Despite earlier announcements that there would be no public debate, on May 21, the Ministry of Mining and Energy launched a public debate on the Proposal for the Action Plan for a Just Transition. Bearing in mind that there is no fair energy transition without the participation of the public, BOS, RERI and BFPE decided in December 2024 that they would no longer participate in the work of the working group and invited the Ministry to open the process of adopting the Action Plan to the general public.

This document should contribute to a just transition to a sustainable energy system, with job protection, timely retraining of the workforce and the development of alternative sources of income for employees working in jobs that rely on coal.

In order for this Action Plan to take into account the needs of local communities affected by the energy transition, as well as the opinion of the public, it is necessary for the public to participate in the process of its adoption.

This public discussion is an opportunity for the public to demand a responsible attitude of the Government towards all positive and negative effects of the energy transition.

The measures listed in the Action Plan can have far-reaching impacts on employment, education, the economy, and the environment, which is why it is important for the public to give their critical judgment on the document prepared by the Ministry of Mining and Energy.

The proposal of the Just Transition Action Plan is available at the following link.

Deadline for submitting comments: June 10

Public presentation: June 9, from 1 PM to 4 PM, at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia

This activity is part of the “Green Agenda Navigator” project supported by the European Union. The project is implemented by the Belgrade Open School in cooperation with six regional partners: the Aarhus Centre Association, Eco-Team organization, Eco-Z organization, the Center for Environmental Research and Information Eko-svest, the Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania rupiahtoto organization and CEE Bankwatch Network.

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