MANILA – The International Labor Organization (ILO) has estimated that 14 million new jobs would be created in Asia and the Pacific by 2030 if the right policies to promote a greener economy are put in place.
There are the findings of the new ILO report “World Employment and Social Outlook 2018: Greening with Jobs.”
“The findings of our report underline that jobs rely heavily on a healthy environment and the services that it provides. The green economy can enable millions more people to overcome poverty, and deliver improved livelihoods for this and future generations. This is a very positive message of opportunity in a world of complex choices,” said Deborah Greenfield, ILO deputy director general.
The report’s key findings in Asia and the Pacific include: Transition to a greener economy can create 14 million jobs in Asia and the Pacific, with gains in the fields of renewable energy, construction, manufacturing, and sustainable agriculture.
Economic growth remains coupled with greenhouse gas emissions, as environmental degradation is further exacerbated by the high volume of extraction. The region was responsible for 55 percent of the 84 gigatons of materials extracted globally in 2013, including fr
