Just Transition Alliance (JTA) and Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) delegates are on the ground in Belém, Brazil, at COP30 to refuse false solutions that perpetuate environmental and climate colonialism; to call for a justice-based, frontline-led fossil fuel phaseout; and to ensure the implementation of legally binding and enforceable just transition decisions.
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“What we are struggling for is the right thing to do”: JTA’s José Bravo Speaks at “Frontline Movement Exchange” during New York City Climate Week
During New York City Climate Week 2025, JTA’s Nona Chai and José T. Bravo participated in many conversations and events dedicated to building movement momentum and people power toward just transition and climate justice.
The Struggle for a Just Transition away from Plastics Continues
The 6th round of global plastic treaty talks, held in Geneva, made it clear that achieving a strong treaty to address the plastic pollution crisis is facing significant obstacles from petrostates and industries. Our fight must continue to make a just transition possible...
JTA Welcomes Newest Board Member: Alejandría Lyons!
JTA members are delighted to announce a new board member! Alejandría Lyons is a Xicana organizer from Los Lunas, New Mexico, and is the Coordinator for the New Mexico No False Solutions Coalition.
Press Conference Co-organized and Facilitated by JTA: Justice-Aligned Groups Demand Just Transition, as Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Fail Most-Harmed Communities
The following media advisory was issued on August 13, 2025, prior to the UNEP decision that INC-5.2 would not yield a Global Plastics Treaty agreement. As groups most affected by the injustices and harms from the full impact cycle of plastics, we are raising the alarm. The Global Plastics Treaty negotiations are failing us and...
The Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations, by Design, Result in Continued Harms to Indigenous Peoples, Waste Pickers and Trade Unions, Youth, and Affected Communities, but We Have Solutions
The negotiations in Geneva made achieving an inclusive just transition impossible.
Indigenous Peoples, Waste Pickers, and Unionized Workers Demand a Binding Plastics Treaty That Centers Justice, Rights, and Real Solutions
A truly effective and just treaty must center the rights, knowledge, and leadership of those most affected by plastic pollution and climate injustice.
Plastic Credits’ Incompatibility with Just Transition
A simple report that compares the outcomes of just transition and plastics credits mechanisms side-by-side.
Just Transition Allies: Coming Clean
We applaud the important work that Coming Clean engages in and uplifts. JTA is grateful to be a part of this wonderful community as we together pursue environmental justice for all.
MANY New Allies!
We are excited to highlight our many new allies. Please check out the new Our Partners page!









