Poland’s coal phase-out creates opportunities in the green economy

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From Coal to Cleaner Energy: Poland’s Coal Phase-Out Creates Opportunities in the Green Economy

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Phasing out coal is one of the most vital steps to fighting climate change and protecting the planet. A Just Transition from coal to cleaner energy offers communities significant economic and social opportunities as well. The town of Libiąż, Poland, located in a centuries-old coal mining region, is in the midst of this transition. Local government, community groups, trade unions, and civil society organizations are working together to diversify the local economy, repurpose former mining lands, and train workers for green jobs.

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Phasing out coal is one of the most vital steps to fighting climate change and protecting the planet. A just transition from coal to cleaner energy offers communities significant economic and social opportunities as well. The town of Libiąż, Poland, located in a centuries-old coal mining region, is in the midst of this transition. Local government, community groups, trade unions, and civil society organizations are working together to diversify the local economy, repurpose former mining lands, and train workers for green jobs. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/Cszx50MnQeH 00:00 Southern Poland is transitioning from coal to cleaner energy 00:25 Coal, GHG emissions, climate change, and air pollution 00:58 Rising energy costs and green energy initiatives 01:22 Libiąż is diversifying its economy away from coal 01:54 Libiąż is repurposing former mining lands and training workers for new, green jobs 02:22 Libiąż is improving its infrastructure and its residents’ quality of life 02:46 How the Just Transition prioritizes people and communities ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌐 The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. http://www.worldbank.org

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