German Just Transition: A Review of Public Policies to Assist German Coal Communities in Transition

This report is part of a series of papers prepared by Resources for the Future (RFF),
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and other partners that examine policies and
programs to promote fairness for workers and communities in a transition to a
low–greenhouse gas emissions economy, often referred to as a just transition. The
series looks at existing public policies and programs, grouped thematically as “tools
in the toolbox” for policymakers seeking effective strategies to address challenges
associated with transition. We focus on policies and programs that can support
workers and communities in regions where coal, oil, or natural gas production or
consumption has been a leading employer and driver of prosperity.