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Northern Ireland Launches Just Transition Commission for Low-Carbon Shift

2/8/2026

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Northern Ireland is moving toward creating the Just Transition Commission (JTC) to guide a fair shift to a low-carbon society.
The Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee and the Northern Ireland Assembly will review draft regulations.
The JTC will include agriculture and rural representatives to oversee the transition.
Farming leaders say the JTC must set realistic expectations for farms during the transition.

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Story summary

Northern Ireland is moving toward creating the Just Transition Commission (JTC) to guide a fair shift to a low-carbon society.
The Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee and the Northern Ireland Assembly will review draft regulations.
The JTC will include agriculture and rural representatives to oversee the transition.
Farming leaders say the JTC must set realistic expectations for farms during the transition.