Just Transition in Australia and Indonesia

An inclusive, equitable and holistic transition to a green economy in Australia and Indonesia

Australia and Indonesia—two close neighbours in the Asia Pacific—are the world’s largest coal exporters.

Currently, government efforts to ensure a just transition largely focus on fossil fuel workers and regions—a crucial start, but there is of course more to the picture.

CPD envisions a holistic transition to a green economy that is inclusive and equitable for all people and communities.

We know that different communities have different needs, so we advocate for place-based solutions over achieving consistency or a one-size-fits-all approach.

We think a just transition is about ensuring all people benefit, not just big business, so that societies can thrive.

Focus area highlights

Two panels connected by multiple sparks of electricity

The Green gold report advises public investments into industries that support living standards and lay the foundation for prosperity in the post-carbon economy

The Making our way report examines the regional economies most affected by climate transition, and develops a multi dimensional, analytical framework that assesses their ability to adapt to change

The Who’s buying report models the impact of global decarbonisation commitments on employment and output at a Local Government Area (LGA) level in Australia

Focus area experts

Sustainable Economy Program recent work

The fourth Australia-Indonesia Energy Transition Policy Dialogue meeting was held on 29 August to discuss the social dimensions of a just energy transition across Indonesia and Australia.
More than 40 state and federal government officials, investors, and leaders representing businesses and workers met for the sixth 2035 Climate Initiative roundtable on Tuesday 23rd of July.
CPD's submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Future Made in Australia Bill outlines 7 recommendations that aim to ensure the legislation is as effective as possible

In the media

Nations that score higher on economic complexity typically prove more resilient to shocks. Improving Australia's woeful global ranking is a top priority for the Centre for Policy Development.
A number of key stakeholders have raised questions about how the Future Made in Australia scheme will be managed.
Concrete production contributes 7% of global CO2 emissions, which is not far behind steel. But unlike steel, efforts to decarbonise concrete have been plagued by challenges, both technical and perceptional.
A new CPD report advocates for unified state and federal procurement policies to hasten Australia’s net-zero transition and support the development of emerging green industries such as green steel and green hydrogen.
A new report from CPD recommends a series of changes to state and federal procurement policies to support the growth of emerging green industries like green steel and green hydrogen.
Climate, worker and innovation experts have embraced the Prime Minister’s seismic shift on industrial policy that will see coordinated government intervention to help Australia compete in the global clean energy and manufacturing race.

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