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How reskilling Asia’s workforce can secure a more sustainable future
- As Asia looks to the future, the continued growth of green jobs in the energy transition will be a cornerstone for building a more prosperous, resilient and sustainable regional economy which outpaces the progress seen in developed countries
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Professor Syed Munir Khasru is chairman of the international think tank IPAG Asia-Pacific, Australia, with a presence also in Dhaka, Delhi, Dubai, and Vienna.
As the world increasingly embraces renewable energy sources and sustainable practices, a new and dynamic sector has emerged: green jobs. These positions span a diverse array of industries from solar power to sustainable forestry. They are not only vital for addressing the pressing challenges of climate change but are also a driving force in the transformation of the global labour pool.
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency and International Labour Organization, Asia dominated the global renewable energy employment landscape in 2021, accounting for two-thirds of the jobs while the United States represented 21 per cent and Europe 12 per cent. China in particular had 42 per cent of the global total of renewable energy jobs, underscoring the region’s leadership in this rapidly growing sector.
This impressive figure is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years, with employment in renewable energy projected to exceed 38 million by 2030. The solar photovoltaic industry employs about 4.9 million people, while wind power accounts for 1.4 million jobs. Other key green job sectors in the region include hydropower, biofuels and the emerging decentralised renewable energy market.
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