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Net Zero 2050 Target - Not Fast Enough - Good - Slow Down It has been reported that the government has decided to roll back on the net zero targets and the Labour party is considering ditching the £28 billion annual green investment pledge. These changes are sure to have a significant impact on the job market , particularly the 440,000 predicted jobs within the renewable energy and sustainability sectors. 🌍 With the reduction of funding and support for green initiatives, it is likely that job opportunities in these areas will be affected. This news has certainly sparked a debate among professionals and industry experts. Some may view this as a positive development, believing that the focus should shift towards other economic priorities. However, others may feel that this decision will have a detrimental effect on the environment and the job market, potentially leading to fewer opportunities for those working within the green industry. 📉🌱 I am curious to hear your thoughts - do you see this as a beneficial or detrimental change for the job market and the future of sustainability efforts? As a Recruiter in the sector I am eager to hear your opinions on this matter. Please share your thoughts in the comments below and let's start a discussion on the potential impact of these changes on the job market and the environment. 🗣️💬 #GreenJobs #Sustainability #NetZeroTargets

THE BEST COUNTRIES TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE & LOW CARBON FUTURE The Green Future Index 2023 is the third edition of the comparative ranking of 76 nations and territories on their ability to develop a sustainable, low-carbon future. It measures the degree to which their economies are pivoting toward clean energy, industry, agriculture, and society through investment in renewables, innovation, and green policy. According to this ranking, the five best countries are Iceland, Finland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. On the other hand, the lowest performers are Iran, Algeria, Zambia, Qatar and Bangladesh.

Did you know that the number of green jobs has grown by 8% per year over the past five years? 🌱 Companies need employees with the right skills and mindsets to help them achieve their sustainability targets. At How to Change the World we're committed to equipping students and graduates to develop their talents and put them to use to solve global challenges. #sustainabilityskillsgap #employability

In today’s blog, we analyze the potential benefits of swapping out Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Per Capita Energy Consumption (PCEC) as a measure of human well-being and advancement. Although only a theoretical proposal at this point, one primary benefit would be to update what is essentially a 20th Century metric powered by growth over sustainability and regeneration–the two governing metrics of the 21st Century. This is because GDP growth doesn’t necessarily correlate with environmental health, while PCEC focuses on energy consumption, which in turn is directly linked to environmental impacts such as carbon emissions and resource depletion. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWWxNdVT #PerCapitaEnergyConsumption #gdp #biodiversityconservation #21stcenturylearning #fiscalinnovation #globalmetacognition #greentransition #greenjobs #sustainability #greeneconomy

✍🏻 The EU 2024 Single Market and Competitiveness Report is out ✍🏻 It states that more efforts are required to use the economic opportunity that the green transition and the cleantech sector represent. Some key findings: 1️⃣ Public financing for the green transition is insufficient Public procurement should be used as an instrument to prioritise sustainability, resilience, innovation, socially responsible practices, and strategic autonomy. Targeted instruments such as the Net-Zero Industry Act and the Critical Raw Materials Act will play an essential role through a mix of regulatory action and funding. See also “A Cleantech Investment Plan for European Competitiveness” by Cleantech for Europe: https://lnkd.in/gq563ZmP 2️⃣ Development of green skills needs to be accelerated In 2022, the EU employment rate was 75%, while 3/4 of SMEs face skills shortages. The green transition requires up- and re-skilling of the workforce. The skills academies proposed under the Net-Zero Industry Act could further contribute to this goal but need more efficient financing by EU and national governments. 3️⃣ Energy transition needs more Member State level actions The EU has reduced its GHG emission by 32.5% since 1990 and increased its share of renewables in energy to 23%. But more will be required, notably through action at Member States’ level, to facilitate the deployment of decarbonised electricity, its integration into energy grids, and increase the manufacturing of net-zero technologies. 4️⃣ Circular economy development is lagging and needs Member State control The use rate of secondary raw materials is slightly down and less than half of the aspirational target agreed for 2030. Critical Raw Materials Act and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation create a strong business case for more circularity. However, Member States need to strengthen the market surveillance of product regulatory requirements linked to circularity. Read more from the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dr8catj2

The Southeast Asia's Green Economy 2024 Report: Moving the Needle was launched yesterday at Ecosperity Week 2024, and is jointly produced by Bain & Company, GenZero, Standard Chartered Bank and Temasek. The report shares that Southeast Asia has a window of opportunity that it needs to seize today to leverage the green transition for competitive and economic growth. It highlighted the top 13 investable ideas across four sectorial themes: Nature and Agriculture, Power, Transport, and Buildings. 1. Regenerative agriculture practice 2. Alternate wetting and drying for rice cultivation 3. Precision agriculture practice 4. Forest conservation 5. Peatlands conservation 6. Utility-scale solar and wind energy 7. Transmission and distribution infrastructure expansion 8. Captive self-generation of solar with storage 9. Virtual power agreements and interconnections 10. Electric passenger vehicles and charging infrastructure 11. Agricultural waste stream for biofuels production 12. Energy efficiency improvements for data centers 13. Energy efficiency improvements for buildings The report also highlighted five priority actions: - Focus attention on investable decarbonisation ideas - Scale up policies and investments to incentivise corporate action - Promote innovation in finance to catalyse investment - Advance country and regional plans for the transition path - Take action today while working on structural constraints Download the report at https://lnkd.in/gUfyrYBW

Positive progress on how #sustainability focused jobs are increasing… however we need every job to add a sustainability angle in order to move the needle towards a positive future. How to Change the World's aim is to equip students and professionals with this sustainability lens, no matter what discipline they have chosen!

The concept of green jobs for the future is very important! It refers to jobs that contribute to #environmentalsustainability , such as those in renewable energy, #conservation, #recycling, and more. These jobs are not only essential for protecting our planet, but they also provide good career opportunities. As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, in relation to the SGDs goals, it's important that we invest in green jobs and create a workforce that is prepared to meet the challenges of a #changingclimate. The impact of #greenjobs for the future is very significant! By creating a workforce that is focused on #sustainability, we can make a positive impact on the environment and the economy. Green jobs can help to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, create new industries, and boost the economy. They can also help to improve public health, increase energy security, and create a more resilient future for our planet. It's clear that green jobs have the potential to make a real difference in the years to come! What do you think is the most important impact that green jobs can have? Is it economic, environmental, or something else? What do you think about green jobs for the future? Got an opinion or comment..send a dm now 🌍🌳🤓

Sustainability: Government solutions vs Private Industry Solutions. Numerous articles in the Australian Newspaper highlight the challenges in transitioning away from fossil fuels, primarily attributing to these difficulties is government intervention in the energy market. Greg Combet [Green-collar jobs: no pay guarantees 03/04/24] proposes an intensified investment strategy by the government, which will inevitably exacerbate the problem. History shown that politically planned economies tend to fail, while free-market economies thrive. International agreements like the Paris Agreement are faltering because they rely on politicians to provide solutions. This has resulted in emissions being outsourced, exemplified by Europe shifting industries to Asia, particularly China, over the past two decades. Australia is following suit, as evidenced by NSW and Victoria's decision to forego local gas development in favour of importing natural gas and now constructing LNG terminals. The solution lies in empowering the private sector, with governments tasked with creating an economic environment for industry to discover the most efficient energy mix for minimizing emissions. Sustainable solutions are more likely to emerge from private enterprise than from government intervention. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) #environment

The Green Economy's Expansion: A $7.2 Trillion Market Cap Encouraging developments are shaping the green economy, driven by breakthroughs in renewable technologies and artificial intelligence. According to recent research by LSEG, over 4,000 companies globally are generating substantial revenues from green products and services, propelling the market capitalization of the green economy to $7.2 trillion. The rise of energy-efficient AI and data centers is particularly noteworthy, showcasing the intertwined future of technology and sustainability. Challenges like trade barriers and overcapacity remain; these can be overcome with innovative solutions and global cooperation. And, did you know that Green Advantage offers three credentials to construction-related personnel? Two are green builder certifications. The other focuses on risk management in delivering healthcare construction. All three help familiarize personnel with the best practices needed to deliver healthy, high performance buildings. Curious? Visit https://lnkd.in/etNvYaZ. https://lnkd.in/gA2iMfMU #GreenEconomy #ArtificialIntelligence #SustainableTech #RenewableEnergy #GreenInnovation #SustainableGrowth #EnvironmentalImpact #CleanEnergy #AIRevolution #TechForGood #EcoFriendly #GreenBusiness #Sustainability #ClimateAction #FutureOfTech #Resilience