Table 2.

Analytical framework with definitions and examples

CategoriesSubcategoriesDefinitionsExamples
Justice-related terms1. Just, justiceExplicit use of the term “justice” or related forms in the textClimate justice
2. Inclus* (inclusive, inclusion, inclusivity)Explicit use of the term “inclusion” or related forms in the textInclusive planning
3. Equit* (equitable, equity)Explicit use of the term “equity” or related forms in the textEquitable outcome
4. Equal* [equal, equality (-ies)]Explicit use of the term “equality” or related forms in the textGender equality
5. Fair, fairnessExplicit use of the term “fairness” or related forms in the textFair distribution
Justice dimensions1. Distributive justiceJustice linked to the (mal)distribution/delivery of common goods such as mobility system, energy, funding, carbon budget or climate impactsFair distribution of climate funds, unfair distribution of climate impacts
2. Participatory justiceJustice linked to participative processes including public participation, transparency, information sharing, etc.Inclusive planning
3. Recognition justiceJustice linked to recognition of vulnerable groups and identities including women, gender minorities, people of colour, youth, future generations, elderly, poor, ethnic minorities, etc.Gender equality, just transition for youth
4. UnspecifiedJustice terms are used without specifying justice dimensionsInclusive development for all
Contexts1. SpaceJustice linked to any kinds of geographical space such as urban space, city, community, and regionInclusive city, spatial justice
2. EconomyJustice linked to any activities related to economic issues such as finance, jobs, budget, etc.Fair allocation of carbon budgets, inclusive economy
3. Governance, policy, systemJustice references to policies, governance and political system of cities using terms such as governance, policy, politics and multilateral systemsA just recovery policy, inclusive planning process
4. PandemicJustice linked to COVID-19 impacts and recoveryA just recovery policy, fair distribution of vaccines, inequitable impact of the pandemic
5. FutureJustice linked to future, opportunities, outcomes, etc.Creating cities’ future in a just and inclusive way
6. Just transitionJustice linked to a just transitionJust transition, just and equitable transition for all
7. GenderJustice linked to any texts mentioning genderGender equality
8. SDGsJustice terms used in relation to SDGs and sustainable development agendasSDG11 (Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable)
9. UnspecifiedJustice terms used without a clearly identifiable contextual categoryThe city innovates and starts taking inclusive action to address emissions and climate risk beyond…
10. OthersOther contexts not captured by the above categories (e.g. resilience, culture, digital technology, mobility, migrant, specific projects by city networks not related to other contexts)Digital transformation for inclusive city, an inclusive transportation
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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