Fairtrans is a collaborative research initiative that draws on the experiences and engagement of civil society to accelerate a just climate transition in line with the Paris Agreement. A stronger European focusDuring its initial phase, Fairtrans made significant strides, including training union leaders in just transition strategies. In its next phase, Fairtrans will deepen its research into climate policy instruments, their impacts, and public perception, with a particular emphasis on EU-level comparisons. “We are thrilled to continue exploring pathways for a climate transition that garners broad public support. Fairtrans is hosted by Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University and includes participation from the University of Gävle, Uppsala University, Lund University, and IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.