There will either be a just transition or no transition at all – This is a statement that is often heard. Particularly in times of (anticipated) backsliding on climate action, it is crucial that a) the transition is designed by taking everyone’s needs and interests into account, and b) polarising voices do not dominate the discourse. Explore arguments and policies that really work in addressing the trilemma of social justice, democratic participation and climate action and find out how to best make the case for such policies in order to counter an anti-climate mood.