Landmark global report puts people at the heart of the climate transition.
A major new report and global initiative, Jobs and Skills for the New Economy, is launching today at COP30. Designed for decision-makers in government, business and civil society, the initiative sets out a comprehensive Action Agenda for ensuring that people – their jobs, skills and livelihoods – are central to the transition to a low-carbon, resilient economy.
The Initiative builds on new global research from Systemiq and World Resources Institute (WRI) which shows that the climate transition could create an estimated 375 million new jobs over the next decade, particularly in renewable energy, construction and nature-based solutions – representing a 20% increase in employment within those industries. Adaptation activities, such as building resilient infrastructure, are expected to be a major source of employment as well, generating an estimated 280 million jobs worldwide.
The report, produced by Systemiq, presents an integrated framework linking climate action, skills development, and economic transformation, with a clear message: the transition to a sustainable economy will succeed only if powered by skilled, secure, and supported workers.
Read the Leaders’ Summary, and download the full report below
