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

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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

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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

Farmers and environmentalists agree – food security is only possible if farming is environmentally sustainable

Deliberative workshop reveals farmers are on board with climate and nature goals Introduction Over the last few weeks, it has felt like the future of farming’s role in tackling the...

07/11/2022

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A rising tide: Strengthening public permission for climate action

This paper looks at tackling the culture war division on climate change, and how we can build on public support for climate action

21/07/2022

Publication Report Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

As some politicians seek to divide on climate change, the public remain united

As Conservative leadership campaigns draw dividing lines, including on net zero, and other parties develop their policy responses to the cost-of-living crisis, this blog assesses where the public are...

14/07/2022

Blog post Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

Where next? Uncertainty in transport's path to net zero

The imperative to respond to the climate emergency and reach net zero is driving action across sectors and shaping the future of transport.

07/07/2022

Publication Report Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

COP26: A just transition? – Workshop summary

This briefing summarises the findings of two workshops held at a fringe event in Glasgow City Council Chambers at COP26.

06/01/2022

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Pump up the volume: A comprehensive plan to decarbonise the UK's homes

Well-designed, comprehensive policy to realise the opportunities of home decarbonisation and meet net zero targets for the UK has never been more important.

16/10/2021

Publication Report Environment Environmental Justice Commission IPPR

Delivering an equitable net zero transition

The debate on decarbonisation has shifted from ‘whether’ we transition to ‘how’. However, there is a need to broaden these debates beyond green and environmental perspectives and to involve anti-poverty groups and perspectives.

11/10/2021

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