Info Network Document Actions Send this Print this Consultants and Organizations 'Create employment cutting carbon emission' "Environment campaigners have stressed for creating employment opportunities by cutting carbon emission and protecting environment." Read More… 25% Renewable Energy for the United States by 2025: Agricultural and Economic Impacts contributed by Burton C. English, Daniel G. De La Torre Ugarte, Kim Jensen, Chad Hellwinckel, Jamey Menard, Brad Wilson, Roland — Jan 18, 2010 03:40 PM Author: Publishing Date: No date set Category: Research This study was designed to determine the feasibility of America’s farms, forests and ranches providing 25 percent of U.S. total energy needs while continuing to produce safe, abundant and affordable food, feed and fiber. In addition, the analysis looks at the associated impacts of achieving the goal on the agricultural sector and the nation’s overall economy. Read More… 65% of workers interested in green sector: poll The China Post - July 5, 2011. Almost 65 percent of Taiwan workers are interested in the green energy sector, which has become growingly important, a survey conducted by 1111 Jobs Bank revealed yesterday. Read More… 2011 Report by the Arab Forum for Environment and Development contributed by Steffi Jochim — Dec 04, 2011 11:35 AM Author: Arab Forum for Environment and Development Publishing Date: 2011 Category: Research Read More… A Climate for Recovery: The colour of stimulus goes green contributed by Nick Robins, Robert Clover and Charanjit Singh — Jan 18, 2010 11:27 PM Author: Publishing Date: No date set Category: Research As governments struggle to revive their economies, they are also seeking to lay the foundations for the next phase of growth. Increasingly this is being linked with the climate change agenda, with a sizeable slice of fiscal stimulus plans allocated to launching a low-carbon recovery. The study analysed more than 20 economic recovery plans and categorized the spending and tax-cutting measures according to the 18 investment themes identified in the HSBC Climate Change Index. The study provides climate change profiles for Australia, China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea and other countries. Read More… A Global Green New Deal: Final Report contributed by Edward B Barbier — Jan 15, 2010 11:26 PM Author: Publishing Date: No date set Category: Research The purpose of this report is to stimulate a worldwide policy debate on the urgent need for a Global Green New Deal (GGND). The main aim is to outline the basic 'framework' or 'blueprint' of such a strategy. Thus, this report should be seen as the first step in the process of developing a GGND. The focus is mainly on framing the broad dimensions of this strategy, adding important examples and explanations wherever possible, but is necessarily limited in the details, development, and discussion of specific policy recommendations. A GGND is not just about creating a greener world economy. It is about ensuring that the correct mix of economic policies, investments and incentives reduce carbon dependency, protect ecosystems and alleviate poverty while fostering economic recovery and creating jobs. Read More… A Green and Fair Future: For a Just Transition to a Low Carbon Economy contributed by Trades Union Congress, UK — Jan 12, 2010 11:35 PM Author: Publishing Date: No date set Category: Research This pamphlet is designed to inform and stimulate debate on the most pressing issues facing British policymakers. Environmental transition and the rush to cut carbon emissions could herald another painful era of industrial re-structuring, with many jobs at risk. This pamphlet argues that the Government should be proactive in its planning so that costs and benefits are shared and social justice is maintained. Read More… A Green Global Recovery? Assessing U.S. Economic Stimulus and Prospects for International Coordination contributed by Trevor Houser, Shashank Mohan, and Robert Heilmayr — Jan 09, 2010 01:31 PM Author: Publishing Date: No date set Category: Research This Policy Brief provides a framework for evaluating ways to meet energy and climate-policy goals as part of an economic recovery effort, assesses a range of policy options currently under consideration, and discusses the prospects for coordinating US actions with those of other major economies for broader effect. Read More… A Green “New Deal” for Asia? How Asia-Pacific countries are expanding the Green sector in their economies contributed by Spire Research and Consulting Pte Ltd — Jan 02, 2010 03:19 PM Author: Publishing Date: No date set Category: Research Many Asia governments are rolling out ambitious plans to nurture 'Green-collar' jobs in their economies, from assembling hybrid cars to cultivating bio-fuels. Spire examines what governments in Asia and the emerging world are doing to promote the Green sector - and the business risks and opportunities that are being created. The paper focus on analysing the following sectors: road transport, consumer durables, building, waste management and utilities Read More… About Green Jobs-AP is an ILO sponsored Community of Practice (CoP) that aims to communicate and promote Green Jobs in Asia and the Pacific. It is a forum for committed professionals and practitioners to share and leverage technical and practical knowledge on Green Jobs; to encourage debate and discussions for better understanding; and to promote decent work. Read More… Activities Related to Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency: Markets, Employment and Energy Stakes - Situation 2006-2007 and Projects 2012 contributed by ADEME — Jan 16, 2010 03:19 PM Author: Publishing Date: No date set Category: Research This publication follows the annual changes in markets and activities relating to renewable energy and measures for increasing energy efficiency in the residential and transport sectors in France. Read More… Addressing Asia's New Green Jobs Challenge contributed by Asia Business Council — Jan 02, 2010 11:48 AM Author: Publishing Date: No date set Category: Research Research by the Asia Business Council provides a preliminary assessment through the creation of a 'green jobs index', which measures current green employment needs, the market potential of various green industry segments, labor availability for green jobs, and government commitments to green job policies in various Asian economies. Read More… Addressing Asia’s New Green Jobs Challenge contributed by Jenny Bjork — May 27, 2011 10:23 AM Author: The Asia Business Council Publishing Date: No date set Category: Research Asia Business Council - 2009. Research by the Asia Business Council provides a preliminary assessment through the creation of a “green jobs index,” which measures current green employment needs, the market potential of various green industry segments, labor availability for green jobs, and government commitments to green job policies in various Asian economies. Read More… Advancing work on adaptation to climate change: A UN system perspective - Policy Brief contributed by United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination — Jan 02, 2010 02:53 PM Author: United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination Publishing Date: 2009 Category: Policy The ILO's work on climate change adaptation is embedded in UN system efforts. The United Nations system, including the ILO, is committed to supporting Member States in responding to the climate change adaptation challenge by delivering as one at the global, regional and country levels on the basis of its convening, normative and advocacy role, its sectoral expertise, and its operational and coordination capabilities, in partnership with all relevant stakeholders. In order to strengthen the adaptive capacity of the poorest, the UN Policy Brief emphasizes employment in recovery from climate-related disasters, as well as the role of labour institutions, workers and employers in designing and implementing adaptation policies to climate change impacts and therefore in creating resilient economies and communities. Read More… Agenda and Day 1 In this folder you find the agenda for the workshop as well as the presentations from the first day. 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