Unjust Transition . Work and inequalities in the ecological transition

Abstract

Production of INCASI2 Project Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), Staff Exchange (GA101130456)

The ecological transition is a complex phenomenon that will lead to a socio-economic transition. The former incorporates the values of nature within ecosystems, while the latter is structured around class divisions and geographical divisions of labor. They involve different metrics. The integration of those two transitions is the subject of the article. Climate policies have distinct effects on different continents, countries, occupational classes, professional qualifications, and socio-demographic components. If capable of assigning weights, values, and costs in a redistributive perspective, these policies can rebalance inequalities and have a positive impact on social justice. However, if they follow market dynamics, they will reinforce existing regressive trends. The aim of this article is, considering the European context, to provide a conceptual framework that integrates the social processes generated by the ecological transition, with a focus on analyzing inequalities and labor market segmentation