Just Transition Platform project fiche : SITRANS : governance and social impact of coal regions under energy transition : Bulgaria, Italy, Greece, Poland

The SITRANS project is a research project initiated by a consortium of seven organisations including universities, NGOs, regional development agencies and research institutes across Europe. It is dedicated to facilitating a just and inclusive energy transition in regions heavily impacted by the phase-out of coal. The initiative promotes a place-based governance approach and the development of tailor-made transformative policies to address the complex nature of decarbonisation in coal-dependent areas. The SITRANS project's ultimate goal is to establish a sustainable development apparatus for improved inclusive and place-based governance at all levels. It aims to promote the transition to a low-carbon economy and address the social, economic, and environmental repercussions of this shift. The project encourages grassroots just transition governance approach that actively involves local stakeholders. Additionally, it focuses on building the capacity of key stakeholders to facilitate participative decision-making. Furthermore, it supports the transition towards an energy-efficient, renewables-based economy and advocates for an inclusive community-centred approach. The project also entails the implementation of sustainable energy-related aspects of local just transition plans, as well as the coordination of support from various funding sources.