Investments in solutions towards limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels can lead to green job opportunities. According to ILO, green policy measures can offer employment opportunities for young people by creating 8.4 million jobs by 2030. To make the shift towards a sustainable and inclusive green economy, policymakers, workers, employers, and educators all need to join hands to support young people with the skills to access green and decent jobs.
Asia-Pacific countries have increasingly adopted policy measures designed to fulfil their climate pledges under the Paris Agreement. These policies range from air-quality regulations to renewable-energy subsidies, from vehicle emission standards to carbon-pricing mechanisms. Hence, analysing value chains for environmental impact hotspots is decisive to achieving pledges.
The Global Opportunities for Sustainable Development Goals (GO4SDGs) takes an active stance to accelerate the progress necessary to meet the 2030 Agenda.
World Environment Day 2023 (WED) is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach. It is celebrated by millions of people across the world. The theme for this year’s WED is ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’, as a reminder that people’s actions on plastic pollution matters. WED will also focus on the transitions to a circular economy and the steps governments and businesses are taking to tackle plastic pollution.
