‘정의로운 전환(Just Transition)’과 분배 갈등

Abstract

The issue of climate change in political science has mainly been addressed at the international or global level, viewing environmental sustainability as a public good, and focusing on why intergovernmental cooperation to address climate change has often failed. However, it is necessary not only to analyze climate change at the global level but also to examine them at the domestic level, focusing on the conflicts of interest among various actors. With the widespread recognition that solving climate issues and transitioning to sustainable energy are inseparable, the recently emerged concept of 'Just Transition' is a suitable topic for approaching through frameworks developed in international political economy and comparative political economy. This paper explores how the issue of just transition intersects with important research in international political economy such as trade politics, as well as with social protection and welfare politics in comparative political economy. It argues that analyzing political conflicts surrounding just transition from a political-economic perspective is essential to establish effective governance for climate change mitigation.