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.
Sharing the Benefits is a report that outlines how the federal government can ensure new net zero industries strengthen Australia’s communities.
CPD’s Powering Prosperity report provides a practical framework to guide a fair and just transition in Indonesia.
Ideas to industries lays out a pathway for the most efficient use of the government balance sheet for industrial development, with a focus on the earlier stages of the innovation chain that are typically not well-financed by the private sector.