Recognising that a fair transition to net zero must be effectively planned and coordinated, the Welsh Government has proposed a Just Transition Framework for Wales. This framework, informed by a call for evidence and discussions with stakeholders, aims to create a common vision for implementing actions to tackle climate change while also considering social equity.

To actively engage the public and inform the final Just Transition Framework, the Welsh Government launched a consultation and a series of 'Climate Conversations' events, inviting citizens and organisations to weigh in on the proposed framework. Alma Economics was commissioned to analyse the responses to the consultation and the discussions held during the Climate Conversations, the latter of which were summarised in 37 individual reports.

We conducted a transparent, rigorous, and systematic analysis of valid responses. Our research team read all responses to the consultation and the Climate Conversation reports manually and in full. Each response was analysed thematically to capture the main opinions expressed by respondents and understand the reasoning behind their answers.

Our findings underscore the necessity for the Welsh Government to implement a clear, inclusive, and actionable Just Transition Framework that leverages existing partnerships and empowers communities, ensuring a fair and equitable transition to a greener future for all of Wales.

➥ Our report is available here.