Governments in Asian and the Pacific region face a major policy challenge in leading the transition to a low-carbon economy. This challenge spans across multiple sectors and includes the transition to renewable energy, electrified transport, energy-efficient construction, nature-based solutions and a circular economy.
This briefing paper explores the occupations and skills likely to be needed for green jobs in Asia and the Pacific, and sets out definitions of green jobs and outlines likely growth areas.
It looks at how policymakers can help prepare workforces for the transition to a low-carbon economy, and suggests how governments can help address education gaps and speed up the development of a workforce ready for the green economy of the future.