A just transition, economic diversification and the forum on response measures to climate change

Following the important work that the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) has conducted on the issue of a just transition, and within the framework of our partnership with Fondation Jean Jaurès and the Transnational Law Institute, within the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London, FEPS is co-organising two important side events during the COP23 Summit in Bonn, Germany. 

This panel discussion will examine opportunities for progress and synergy on the response measures work programme items of just transition and economic diversification, both through the improved forum on response measures and through complementary regional and national processes. 

Speakers:

• Peter Govindasamy, Singapore delegation
• Steven Turnbull, Australia delegation
• William Kojo Agymang-Bonsu, UNFCCC secretariat
• Nick Mabey, E3G
• Anabella Rosemberg, International Trades Union Confederation

Moderated by Stephen Minas, Senior Research Fellow, Transnational Law Institute, King’s College London, Assistant Professor of Law, School of Transnational Law, Peking University