"As part of international commitment toward low-carbon development, increasing attention is being paid to cities as critical sites for change. However, there is currently a limited understanding of the justice implications of these shifts. Examples from cities around the world, with a focus on the Global South, have highlighted several key themes which are relevant for transition. These include density, public transportation, decentralized energy, and the implications of informal systems. A conceptual framework for just urban transition is offered which spans three dimensions: social and gender equity, low-carbon development, and decent work. A just urban transition requires synergy between all three dimensions."

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