Youth Just Transition Research Initiative

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The Youth Just Transition Research Initiative, launched by the Canadian Center for Climate Change Law and Policy (CCCLP), empowers young leaders to advance data-driven research and actionable policy analysis exploring the intersection of climate change, climate finance, and education equity within the global just transition framework.

Participants work on projects that directly contribute to policy briefs, community tools, and white papers presented at major climate forums such as COP, ensuring their research is used to support real-world climate action and equitable transitions globally.

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We are committed to:
 Investigating the role of climate education in supporting a just transition;
Examining the potential of stablecoins and carbon finance in advancing equitable climate governance and community-led transition efforts.

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Since 2022, CCCLP has actively engaged in foundational activities and pilot studies, laying the groundwork for the scaled research and youth participation we are expanding in 2024 and beyond.

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2025  Research Themes​

Theme 1: Climate Education for Just Transition

Exploring the impacts of climate change on education equity and the role of education in building community resilience and green skills within the global just transition.

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Theme 2: Stablecoins, Carbon Finance, and Just Transition

Analyzing the intersection of stablecoins and tokenized carbon assets in enhancing green finance accessibility, promoting community-driven climate actions, and supporting equitable transitions within emerging and developed markets.

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Theme 3: AI, Climate Adaptation, and Aging Populations

Exploring how AI and digital infrastructure can support climate adaptation strategies for aging populations, with a focus on resilience, care equity, and policy innovation in the context of just transition and demographic shifts.

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Participation Opportunities

We welcome passionate students and partners to join our work through:

1  Research Assistant Track (RA Track)
8–12 weeks of structured participation in live research projects, including data analysis, literature reviews, visualization, and drafting short policy papers under faculty guidance.

2  Student Fellowship Track
An intensive pathway for students wishing to engage deeply in research, culminating in a certificate of completion, potential co-authorship on white papers, and personalized recommendation letters from faculty mentors.

3  Partnership Inquiries
We invite collaborations with governments, foundations, universities, and companies to advance rigorous research for a global just transition.