Decarbonization policies and strategies intersect with existing inequalities, resulting in varied impacts. This means transition will affect people differently, with groups better able to adapt than others.
This report emphasizes the need for a just transition that prioritizes the needs of all users, acknowledging that factors such as income, gender, race, age and physical abilities significantly influence the impacts of decarbonization policies. It advocates for labour market policies that offer income support for daily commutes and transport planning strategies designed to ensure equitable access to opportunities.
By addressing inequalities and discrimination, particularly against minorities and women, this approach seeks to rectify structural injustices within urban mobility systems.