Who’s Going to Work All Those Green Transition Jobs?
There needs to be more weight on education and training in climate discussions and policies.
Time to grow.
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Humans can do incredible things. From building train tunnels underneath the sea to enormous offshore wind farms, it’s inspiring what we can achieve with the right skills and money. Keep that in mind, because we need to do many more incredible things in a very short period of time if we want a shot at addressing climate change and crafting a better future for our planet.
When we talk about the great green economic transformation, we often miss a piece of the puzzle: human capacity. Yes, financing renewables is vital but, without training, who’ll be able to make it all work? The transition away from fossil fuels, as agreed at the most recent United Nations COP climate summit, creates opportunities for economic development and job creation. But we mustn’t forget that people need to gain the right skills — from elementary math to specialist technical knowledge — before taking on green roles.