"As a framing term, just transition offers a critical awareness of the historical context of colonialism and extraction, as well as the baked-in systemic violence of our current systems and the necessary personal transformations required for tangible, meaningful change. Like any term, "just transition" is at risk of being co-opted or sanitized. There is also no consensus on what a just transition is."
"In the spirit of the GJA's shared commitment to story as a tool for healing, truth-telling, and transformation, our inquiry on just transition is rooted in the possibility that humanity can transition to livable, sustainable, and equitable systems that prioritize basic needs and human thriving while being grounded in the material realities and constraints that we face as a species."
Just transition frames awareness of colonialism, extraction, systemic violence, and the personal transformations needed for meaningful change. The term lacks consensus and risks co-optation or sanitization, with justice varying between personal and planetary contexts. Core principles emphasize centering human dignity and democratic control. Practices and histories range from trade union organizing and environmental movements to global reparations and local adaptations. Possibility-oriented interviews revealed deeply personal perspectives from practitioners. Story functions as a tool for healing, truth-telling, and transformation. The goal is to shift humanity toward livable, sustainable, equitable systems that prioritize basic needs while acknowledging material constraints.
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