Transition-ready skill and labour market
Investing in training programs that develop clean energy and climate-related skills is vital for a just transition, ensuring those impacted by the decline of fossil fuels have fair access to emerging opportunities
2030 Goals
Establish comprehensive, well-funded training programs to build the workforce needed for the climate transition and enable workers displaced by the decline of fossil fuels to transition seamlessly into emerging roles in clean energy and climate sectors. -Global stakeholders must work toward a unified funding strategy to support large-scale reskilling efforts, ensuring that the workforce is fully prepared to capitalize on the green economy's potential.
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No progress
The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that transitioning to a green economy could generate approximately 24 million new jobs worldwide by 2030. However, achieving this potential will require significant investment in reskilling workers, and there is not yet a strong global consensus on how to fund these vital training programs.
Relevant Actors & Audiences
International Organizations
International Labor Organization (ILO), UNEP, OECD
Governments
Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, South Africa, European Union, Spain, France, Germany, Canada, United Kingdom
Supportive Stakeholders
World Economic Forum (The Reskilling Revolution)
Milestones
The below events contain milestones related to Transition-ready skills and labour market
June
4th International Conference on Financing for Development
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Transition-ready skill and labour market
Leading private sector entities announce commitments to fund worker training and upskilling initiatives, particularly in developing economies
October
WBG/IMF Annual Meetings 2025
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Transition-ready skill and labour market
Selected countries initiate pilot workforce reskilling programs focused on high-demand green jobs, supported by funding from MDBs and impact investors
November
UNFCCC COP30
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Transition-ready skill and labour market
Governments, MDBs, and corporations commit to funding and scaling workforce reskilling efforts, with specific targets for job creation and worker transition support.
Resources
The below resources all pertain to the topic of Transition-ready skills and labour market
Planning for a Just Transition: Learning from Six Developing Country Pioneers
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Global Guidance for Education on Green Jobs
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It provides an overview of the topic, with connections to many resources, and it includes key actions for educators preparing students to participate in the just transition to a green and more inclusive economy.
ILO supports Indonesia to move from fossil fuel to renewable energy
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IEA:Recommendations of the Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions
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Fact Sheets on the European Union: Just Transition Fund
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