Cities account for around 75% of greenhouse gas emissions, 70% of global energy consumption and 75% of natural resource consumption. They are likely to be home to about 70% of the world population by 2050.
This policy brief examines actions for a just transition that are fundamental to the socio-economic transformations of local job markets in developing countries’ cities. It outlines how this transition can create ‘winners’ and compensate ‘losers’.
A just transition holds great potential for new job opportunities through greener economic activities. However, short-term employment losses can occur in carbon or resource-intensive sectors. The brief also introduces a set of key actions to facilitate a just transition through green jobs.