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

Recent work

Watt benefits? Ensuring social equity in Australian electricity markets is a report from the Centre for Policy Development that outlines ways governments, developers and the energy sector can ensure fairness
The Centre for Policy Development’s submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry on Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation makes eight recommendations to help drive faster emissions
CPD’s submission to the Energy Industry Jobs Plan Review makes several recommendations that aim to ensure the plan is adequately supporting workers who lose their jobs as fossil fuel power

In the media

Transisi dari energi fosil ke terbarukan semakin relevan di tengah perubahan iklim yang semakin nyata.
Indonesia's energy transition will shape regional prosperity and global emissions.
The $2 billion recapitalisation of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation has revived debate about the future of Australia’s government-owned green bank, with renewable advocates calling for lower investment return hurdles while the Coalition has attacked taxpayer financing of green energy
Centre for Policy Development economic director Toby Phillips said the early stage of offshore wind in Australia meant that chopping and changing of plans by investors was to be expected.

Related initiatives

Bringing leaders together accelerate climate ambition and action
Building a just energy transition in the Indo-Pacific
Aligning corporate Australia with a sustainable economic future

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