Lack of capital and skills are barriers to green jobs
More than ever, the world needs today’s young people—the largest generation of youth in history—to be at the forefront of this green transition. With the right skills and opportunities, they can be uniquely placed to drive this change and ensure a bright and sustainable future for all.
Climate change is the defining issue of our time and its effects are already being felt by the people and ecosystems of the world. The transition to an equitable and just green economy that leaves no one behind is imperative. (by Generation Unlimited)
In a global survey Plan International found only one in three young people (29%) aged 15 to 30 feel competent in the skills they believe are needed to do jobs that tackle climate change, with young women feeling less competent than young men.
“It is essential that young people everywhere have access to the skills, education, and opportunities that will enable them to reach their full potential and shape the future of our world,”
– by Christian Klein
Reaching YES! – addressing youth employment and skilling challenge
4 Ways to Bridge the Global Skills Gap
While the global youth skilling challenge varies by country, region, or locale, there are four high-impact actions governments and businesses can take to address this issue, which, over the long term, may threaten social stability and economic recovery in many parts of the world. Here is what organizations, governments, and multilaterals can do to help address this crisis.
– Understand what skills your organization or region needs.
– Leverage corporate training outside of corporations.
– Build a national digital skills verification system.
– Develop a regional/national skills forum to improve information sharing among all key stakeholders. (by Harvard Business Review)