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T1 Green Jobs: Towards Sustainable Work in a Low-Carbon World
A1 Worldwatch Institute, 
A2 Renner, Michael
A2 Sweeney, Sean
A2 Kubit, Jill
K1 green economy
K1 climate change
K1 climate change adaptation
K1 climate change mitigation
K1 employment and environment
K1 employment
K1 carbon
PB Worldwatch Institute (Michael Renner) and Cornell Labour Institute (Sean Sweeney, Jill Kubit)
PB United Nations Environment Programme
YR 2008
FD 2008
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8825
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8825
NO This 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.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 23, 2026