On Friday, May 30, CELSI researcher Pavol Bors (CELSI and FSEV at Comenius University in Bratislava) presented his doctoral thesis proposal, titled "Actors, Actions and Governance: Sub-national Just Transition Management in the Context of Countries of Central Europe."

The thesis applies theoretical frameworks such as Multi-Level Governance (MLG), Transition Management, and Path Development to investigate the interactions between governmental bodies, social partners, and economic actors in designing and implementing transition strategies.

The study highlights challenges faced by regional actors, including disparities in financial resources, institutional capacity, and political autonomy, while identifying policy tools that can bridge these gaps.

The core issue analysed is the set of governance challenges arising from the uneven regional impacts of the transition.

During the seminar, Pavol Bors explained that the puzzle lies in how regional and local actors can mitigate disparities in economic resilience and environmental adaptation while navigating complex multi-level governance structures.

Thanks to the entire team and guests for their feedback, suggestions, and insightful discussions on the broader issue of the Just Transition in Central and Eastern European countries.