In October 2022 at the C40 World’s Mayor Summit, C40 mayors pledged to stand together to drive the creation of 50 million green jobs by 20301 in partnership with national governments, businesses and other organizations. Since then, cities have continued to implement actions that drive green job creation and equitable workforce development across sectors.
This report presents the baseline results and findings on green jobs in African cities within the C40 network, highlighting that 12% of the jobs in these cities are green, totaling 2.3 million out of approximately 19 million jobs analyzed.
The briefing also emphasizes the potential for expanding green employment across sectors and underscores the need for a just transition to ensure fair opportunities for workers affected by the shift away from fossil fuels.