The shift to green and blue economies in the Asia-Pacific region presents both opportunities and challenges. While it promises to create millions of new jobs and help tackle climate change, it also risks disrupting livelihoods and leaving some workers behind.
This report highlights the importance of a just transition, one that is fair, inclusive and ensures decent work for all. It explores how prepared the region’s workforce is for these changes and offers practical solutions to support workers through the transition.
It emphasizes the need for strong social protection, and inclusive workforce development and gender equality, and outlines how governments can create the right conditions for a just transition that benefits both people and the planet.