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"This study highlights the views of a cross-section of current and former defence workers on transitioning the defence sector to environmental sustainability in the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK). It is framed by the ethos of ‘Just Transition', a call for entering into social dialogue with workers around what the transition to environmental sustainability means for their lives, identities, jobs and communities. Within this, the project focuses on ‘decarbonisation' and ‘diversification' as two key processes that are particularly relevant to the defence sector. The definitions used for the key terms are as follows:
● Defence sector: ‘Those currently or formerly involved in the design, manufacture and use of defence equipment and the research and development associated with this'
● Decarbonisation: ‘The process of reducing the carbon emissions which contribute to climate change'
● Diversification: 'The broadening of defence sector business to non-military business fields'
● Just Transition: ‘A framework developed by trade unions and communities to secure workers' rights and livelihoods and community well-being when shifting to sustainable production'"
"This study highlights the views of a cross-section of current and former defence workers on transitioning the defence sector to environmental sustainability in the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK). It is framed by the ethos of ‘Just Transition', a call for entering into social dialogue with workers around what the transition to environmental sustainability means for their lives, identities, jobs and communities. Within this, the ...
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