Proposal: Ensuring Just Transition for Workers in Climate Ac

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"title": "The Global Just Transition for Workers Act",
"description": "# Legislative Proposal: The Global Just Transition for Workers Act\n\n## Preamble\n\nWHEREAS the scientific consensus unequivocally confirms the urgency of addressing climate change and transitioning to a sustainable, low-carbon global economy;\n\nWHEREAS this transition, while essential for planetary survival, carries profound implications for workers, industries, and communities worldwide, particularly those reliant on carbon-intensive sectors;\n\nWHEREAS social justice, equity, and human dignity must be at the core of all climate action, ensuring that the burden of transition does not fall disproportionately on working people and vulnerable communities;\n\nWHEREAS a proactive and comprehensive \"Just Transition\" framework is indispensable to mitigate social disruption, prevent job losses without adequate alternatives, and harness the immense potential for new, quality jobs in the green economy;\n\nWHEREAS the World Parliament, committed to improving the lives of working people through a strong welfare state, regulated markets, and robust social safety nets, recognizes its responsibility to balance economic growth with social protection during this transformative period;\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE WORLD PARLIAMENT:\n\n## Article 1: Definitions\n\n1. \"Just Transition\" shall mean a framework of principles, policies, and programs designed to ensure that the shift towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies is as fair and inclusive as possible for everyone concerned, creating decent work opportunities, leaving no one behind, and respecting workers' rights.\n2. \"Affected Workers\" shall mean individuals whose employment, income, or livelihoods are directly or indirectly impacted by policies, regulations, or market shifts related to climate action and the transition to a green economy.\n3. \"Green Economy\" shall mean an economy that aims at sustainable development without degrading the environment, characterized by low carbon emissions, resource efficiency, and social inclusion.\n\n## Article 2: Guiding Principles\n\nThis Act shall be guided by the following principles:\n\n1. Principle of Social Dialogue: All policies and programs under this Act shall be developed and implemented through inclusive social dialogue involving governments, employers' organizations, and trade unions at all levels.\n2. Principle of Proactive Planning: Anticipatory measures and forward-looking strategies shall be prioritized to identify potential impacts, opportunities, and challenges of the transition, rather than reacting to crises.\n3. Principle of Universal Access: All affected workers shall have universal and equitable access to comprehensive social protection, re-skilling, up-skilling, and employment services, irrespective of their socio-economic status or geographic location.\n4. Principle of Decent Work: The creation of new jobs in the green economy shall adhere to international labour standards, ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, social protection, and the right to organize.\n5. Principle of International Solidarity: Developed nations and international bodies shall provide robust financial and technical support to developing nations to facilitate their Just Transition efforts.\n\n## Article 3: Establishment of the Global Just Transition Fund (GJTF)\n\n1. There is hereby established a Global Just Transition Fund (GJTF), an autonomous financial mechanism under the oversight of the World Parliament, dedicated to financing Just Transition initiatives globally.\n2. The GJTF shall be financed through:\n A globally harmonized and progressively structured carbon pricing mechanism (e.g., carbon tax or emissions trading schemes), with a significant portion of revenues earmarked for the GJTF.\n The re-direction of fossil fuel subsidies towards green investments and Just Transition programs.\n Mandatory contributions from high-income nations and major economies, based on their historical emissions and economic capacity.\n A progressive global corporate taxation scheme, with a portion allocated to the GJTF.\n3. The GJTF shall be governed by a transparent, multi-stakeholder board comprising representatives from governments, international labour organizations, employers' associations, civil society, and climate justice advocates.\n\n## Article 4: Worker Retraining, Upskilling, and Education Programs\n\n1. Member States, with support from the GJTF, shall establish and maintain comprehensive, accessible, and free-of-charge retraining, up-skilling, and education programs for affected workers.\n2. These programs shall be designed in close consultation with industry, trade unions, and educational institutions to ensure skills are relevant to emerging green sectors and future labour market needs.\n3. Living stipends and childcare support shall be provided to