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Just transition research report

Yunus Environment Hub conducted a research report on behalf of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH “Towards a Sustainable Future: Recommendations for a Just Transition in Waste Management and Circular Economy in the ASEAN Region”. The report is part of the GIZ regional project ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs’ (3RproMar), which operates across ASEAN countries with a focus on curbing plastic pollution.

The report assesses the inclusivity of waste management practices and circular economy principles within the ASEAN region and aims to provide a comprehensive approach and guidance for stakeholders including government, policy makers, businesses and waste management companies to embrace a just transition. It also provides recommendations for the International Legally Binding Instrument (ILBI) negotiations to end plastic pollution ahead of INC-5.

What is Just Transition?

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) defines a just transition as “greening the economy in a way that is as fair and inclusive as possible to everyone concerned, creating decent work opportunities and leaving no one behind.”

YEH further defines just transition for an inclusive circular economy as “A just transition to a circular economy aims to support the shift to regenerative business in an inclusive way. It seeks to maximize the impact of climate action and on society and create improved conditions for workers (both formal and informal), marginalized and vulnerable groups (including women and youth) and their communities by engaging stakeholders in social dialogue to define and implement holistic policies to close material loops while ensuring decent work and equality for all.”

Read the full report to learn more about the following:

  • Current state of circular economy and waste management in the ASEAN region
  • Just transition framework and principles
  • Challenges and opportunities of just transition to a circular economy from stakeholder interviews
  • Regional case studies and best practices
  • Actionable recommendations for stakeholders:
    • Government/ Policymakers/ Labor associations
    • Waste Management Companies/ NGOs/ Communities
    • Businesses/ Multinationals
  • Recommendations for the International Legally Binding Instrument (ILBI) negotiations to end plastic pollution ahead of INC-5.

Regional Focus:

Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand

Download the full report here: https://yunusenvironmenthub.com/community/#resources/

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