Two major trends will define the future of work and social justice: current and future environmental degradation and the shift towards environmental sustainability.
The Future of Work in a Changing Natural Environment: Climate change, degradation and sustainability provides an overview of the intrinsic link between jobs and the natural environment, outlining how the world of work will face increasing challenges related to the effects of environmental degradation on economic activity, working conditions and inequality.
It also showcases how advancing towards sustainability can create decent and inclusive employment. It features a discussion of the employment impacts of a shift to a circular economy, including the reallocation of labour across sectors and in various regions, as well as potential benefits for women and rural communities.