A Just Transition Framework for CARICOM Trade

This paper argues that CARICOM’s just transition must be explicitly trade-aware, multi-sectoral, and equity-driven. Drawing on global just transition literature, national strategies, and sectoral analysis, it identifies six guiding principles relevant to the Caribbean context: social justice and equity; effective governance and policy coherence; inclusive participation and stakeholder engagement; economic resilience and diversification; alignment with developmental, climate, and environmental goals; and investment and financing for the green transition.