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As South Asia grapples with climate change, the emergence of green jobs presents a significant opportunity for sustainable development. The region has the potential to lead in mitigating environmental risks while bolstering economic resilience.
Asia ILO estimates of 14 million net jobs expected to be created by 2030
South Asia, including countries like Australia, China, India, Indonesia, and Japan, could witness a substantial growth of 62% in green jobs
The demand for ESG roles is increasing exponentially, with job searches in sustainability roles growing by 31 per cent between April 2022 and 2023
Globally, just one in every eight workers possess the skills required for green jobs
Green jobs offer South Asia a path to sustainable development, but challenges in ESG industry require careful hiring and proactive policies for carbon neutrality. The nascent ESG industry poses a challenge in finding suitable candidates. Hiring managers must delicately balance a candidate’s genuine interest, relevant experience, and technical skills. A diverse and skilled workforce is crucial for South Asian nations to fulfill their commitments to carbon neutrality. Ensuring accessibility to green jobs for underserved communities is an additional challenge, necessitating a just transition for more equitable and sustainable economies. Proactive planning, policy coherence, industrial innovation, awareness creation and reskilling initiatives are vital for realizing this green job growth.
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Strategic Steps for Green Job Promotion and Policy Development in South Asia
Defining, Mapping, Matching, and Sustaining Green Jobs
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Define
Develop a comprehensive and practical definition for green jobs, categorizing them into core green, indirectly green, and non-green occupations across various sectors and regions.
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Match
Facilitate the matching of individuals with green jobs, considering factors such as age and gender, to ensure the suitability and inclusivity of job allocations.
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Share Examples
Initiate a platform for knowledge exchange and dialogue among experts, policymakers, and stakeholders in South Asia, focusing on sharing successful practices in green skills development and job creation.
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Evaluate
Organize annual forums to share progress on and assessments of incentives for green job creation by the private sector. Assess the health and safety impacts of greener jobs in South Asia and improve training programs based on these evaluations to enhance worker safety and job quality.
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Assess
Identify locations with potential for green job growth, assess skill requirements, and pinpoint areas requiring a just transition.
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Share Knowledge
Establish a knowledge-sharing platform and facilitate dialogues among specialists, policymakers, and stakeholders in South Asia to exchange best practices in green skills development.
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Incentivize
Identify and share assessments of financing mechanisms and incentives for private sector involvement in the green economy.
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Replicate
Identify and analyze successful green job policy models, focusing on strategies for their replication in different contexts. This includes exploring diverse methods for adapting and implementing these models to expand the reach and impact of green job initiatives.