Publications and analysis

The latest research and analysis from the Fair Transition Unit

Fairness and opportunity: A people-powered plan for the green transition

This final report of the Environmental Justice Commission sets out a vision for the future of the UK.

14/07/2021

Publication Report Environment Environmental Justice Commission IPPR

28:4 issue contents - A fair COP?

Six years after the historic international consensus to tackle climate change in Paris, the reaction to the Conference of Parties (COP) in Glasgow was noticeably more muted. This was supposed to be...

28/03/2022

Progressive review Summary Economy Environment Housing & infrastructure Power & politics IPPR Progressive Review IPPR

Unlocking local action on clean air

Across local and national government there is a need for greater ambition and urgency around air quality.

09/11/2023

Publication Report Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

From missed chances to green advances: The case for a green industrial strategy

The transition to net zero remains a huge economic opportunity for the UK, but we need the investment and clear, long-term, robust industrial strategy to realise it.

05/10/2023

Publication Report Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

Fairer winds: Workers' rights in the age of transition

Exploring what the UK can learn from the successes and failures of fair transition policies in the US and EU.

29/09/2023

Publication Report Environment Jobs & skills Fair Transition Unit IPPR

Politicians have a public mandate for climate leadership

The public know that climate change is a major long-term risk to their family and community and are waiting for leadership, argues Sam Freedman. In a crowded field July’s Uxbridge...

07/08/2023

Blog post Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

On the side of motorists

Cars are central to many people’s lives and the 2021 Census revealed that this dependency has grown over the last decade. Communities across the UK understand the environmental and social necessity...

03/08/2023

Blog post Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

Reaping the rewards: Cultivating a fair transition for farming

As a key emitter of greenhouse gases and a driver of biodiversity loss, current agricultural practices in England can and must change.

17/07/2023

Publication Report Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

A smooth ride: Electric buses and the route to a fairer transport system

Restoring our bus network and ‘levelling up’ public transport would be transformative for people’s lives, communities, and local economies.

28/06/2023

Publication Report Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

The end of greenwashing?: Driving decarbonisation in the real economy

In this paper, we set out how the state and private firms can work together to ensure transition plans are a tool for reducing emissions in the real economy.

19/04/2023

Publication Report Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

Winning the global green race: Lessons for the UK from the US' Inflation Reduction Act

There are lessons to learn from the US if the UK is to respond effectively and reap the benefits of the green transition and accelerate its pathway to net zero.

14/03/2023

Publication Report Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

Green investment: The prudent choice for prosperity

This paper sets out how to increase public spending on climate and nature, at speed to maximise economic opportunities and ensure ongoing public support.

16/12/2022

Publication Report Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR