Recent research highlights a 15.2 per cent increase in jobs requiring green skills, despite a global slowdown in ov
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Recent research highlights a 15.2 per cent increase in jobs requiring green skills, despite a global slowdown in overall job growth. The growth rate of green jobs is now twice that of nongreen jobs, indicating a clear trend: the green economy is not just a concept for the future but a present reality. However, even more concerning is the gap between this growing demand for green jobs and the readiness of our future workforce to fill them. Studies indicate that while many young people are eager to work in green jobs, they are not being adequately prepared nor taught the necessary green skills. Only one in eight workers currently report having green skills, with this gap being even more pronounced among women and minorities. This gap represents a significant challenge but also a tremendous opportunity. To achieve a just transition to a sustainable economy, we must invest in education and training that equips our youth with the necessary skills. This means integrating green skills into our educational systems and providing continuous learning opportunities for all workers.
This consultation was conducted between April - June 2024 by [Students Organizing for Sustainability] SOS-International and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as part of the Green Jobs for Youth Pact (GYJP). The GJYP is a collaborative initiative by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), working with young people, governments and other partners to create meaningful learning and employment opportunities by 2030. The report which captures survey and reflections from Africa, Europe, Asia, South America and North America underscores varying understanding of youth on Green Jobs and Green Skills.
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Authors:
Padfield, Amy; Kudoafor, Bismark Amefianu; Fitzpatrick, Hannah; Osipova, Marianna ... [+] Show more
Padfield, Amy;
Kudoafor, Bismark Amefianu;
Fitzpatrick, Hannah;
Osipova, Marianna;
Metais, Noemie;
Barratt, Sam;
Morris, Tori;
Kodjie, Peter Kwasi;
Runkle, Quinn;
Drayson, Rachel;
Guruprasad, Swetha;
Ibrahim, Zamzam;
Islam, Antara;
Salvetti, Giulia [-] Show less
Date: 2024
Geographic subjects:
Africa; Asia; Europe ... [+] Show more
Africa;
Asia;
Europe;
North America;
South America [-] Show less
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Series name: Green Jobs for Youth Pact
Subjects:
Employment; Skills and knowledge; Youth ... [+] Show more
Employment;
Skills and knowledge;
Youth;
Sustainability;
Policy [-] Show less
