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Safe and just transition
You will listen to an interview with Dr Halliki Kreinin and discuss and respond to the relevant part of the opinion piece.
In discussions about the changes needed to tackle the climate crisis, people often raise concerns about how these changes would impact jobs or livelihoods. Indeed, this issue was highlighted in the opinion piece in paragraph 9.
Interview with Dr Halliki Kreinin
Photo of Dr Halliki Kreinin courtesy of Andreas Schmidt.
To explore this important issue, listen to this interview with ecological economist Dr Halliki Kreinin, where she discusses how to address these concerns and ensure the transition to a low-carbon society is safe and just.
Select the ‘Play’ button to listen to Dr Halliki Kreinin.
Have your say
After listening to the interview, reflect on the claim made in the opinion piece in paragraph 9.
- How would you respond to the argument that transitioning away from fossil fuels would harm jobs and livelihoods?
- What measures do you think are essential to ensure a safe and just transition?
Share your response with other learners in the Comments section.
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Climate Action: Tackling the Climate Crisis for a Better World
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