The concept of a just transition has become mainstream, as seen from initiatives across the world, from Dubai to China, New Zealand, and the Philippines. However, the role that private actors can and should play in this remains unclear.
The focus of Delhi’s existing solid waste management policies is not on curtailing ever-increasing consumption and production but making waste invisible or incinerating it for profit.
If the EU is to achieve its 2030 and 2050 climate goals, it must act now to ensure that it can weather the inevitable political headwinds. A new green social contract and industrial policy can make all the difference.