Green Jobs: Towards Sustainable Work in a Low-Carbon World

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dc.contributor.authorWorldwatch Institute
dc.contributor.otherRenner, Michael
dc.contributor.otherSweeney, Sean
dc.contributor.otherKubit, Jill
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-11T20:08:31Z
dc.date.available2016-10-11T20:08:31Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.descriptionThis report is an analysis of the emergence of a green economy and its global impact on the labour market. It serves to identify how climate change and environmental challenges necessitate shifts in production, consumption, and employment towards more sustainable, low-carbon occupations. The scope of the document encompasses various economic sectors, including energy, buildings, transport, manufacturing, agriculture, and forestry, while assessing current employment trends and identifying potential future opportunities. The methods involve examining policy frameworks, corporate practices, and case studies to illustrate how industries are transitioning to cleaner production models. The findings indicate that while green growth is visible, particularly in developed and rapidly developing economies, urgent, inclusive action is required to ensure decent work and sustainable livelihoods globally.
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8825
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherWorldwatch Institute (Michael Renner) and Cornell Labour Institute (Sean Sweeney, Jill Kubit)
dc.publisherUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectgreen economy
dc.subjectclimate change
dc.subjectclimate change adaptation
dc.subjectclimate change mitigation
dc.subjectemployment and environment
dc.subjectemployment
dc.subjectcarbon
dc.titleGreen Jobs: Towards Sustainable Work in a Low-Carbon World
dc.typeCommunication or other resource
wd.identifier.sdgiohttp://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000046
wd.identifier.sdgiohttp://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000042

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