Decent work, green jobs and the sustainable economy : solutions for climate change and sustainable developlment

The challenges of achieving environmental sustainability and of generating decent work for all are closely linked. In this timely book, Poschen argues that an integrated approach to tackle these challenges is a necessity: the goal of environmentally sustainable economies will not be attained without the active contribution of the world of work. Decent Work, Green Jobs and the Sustainable Economy demonstrates that green jobs can be a key economic driver, as the world steps into the largely uncharted territory of building a sustainable and low-carbon global economy. Poschen shows that positive outcomes are possible, but require a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges.Enterprises, workers and governments are not passive bystanders in the great transformation that is urgently needed in our economies. They are essential agents of change, able to develop new ways of working in sustainable enterprises that safeguard the environment, create decent jobs and foster social inclusion. This book highlights the solutions that the world of work offers for policy and practice to tackle climate change, achieve environmental sustainability and to build prosperous and cohesive societies. It is essential reading for those in business, aca­demia and government. The challenges of achieving environmental sustainability and of generating decent work for all are closely linked. While it is certain that environmental degradation and climate change will increasingly require enterprises and labour markets to react and adjust, the goal of environmentally sustainable economies will not be attained without the active contribution of the world of work. An integrated approach turns the drive towards environmental sustainability into a significant avenue for development, with more and better jobs, social inclusion and poverty reduction. This book demonstrates that green jobs can be a key economic driver, as the world steps into the largely uncharted territory of building a sustainable and low-carbon global economy. Poschen shows that positive outcomes are possible, but require a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges, as well as country-specific policies that integrate environmental, social and decent work elements. The opportunities for gains may in fact be greatest in developing countries and emerging economies. This book provides a comprehensive overview of climate change, sustainable development and decent work. It addresses the challenges of achieving environmental sustainability and turning the vision of decent work for all into a reality The Challenges Of Achieving Environmental Sustainability And Of Generating Decent Work For All Are Closely Linked. In This Timely Book, Poschen Argues That An Integrated Approach To Tackle These Challenges Is A Necessity: The Goal Of Environmentally Sustainable Economies Will Not Be Attained Without The Active Contribution Of The World Of Work. Decent Work, Green Jobs And The Sustainable Economy Demonstrates That Green Jobs Can Be A Key Economic Driver, As The World Steps Into The Largely Uncharted Territory Of Building A Sustainable And Low-carbon Global Economy. Poschen Shows That Positive Outcomes Are Possible, But Require A Clear Understanding Of The Opportunities And Challenges. Enterprises, Workers And Governments Are Not Passive Bystanders In The Great Transformation That Is Urgently Needed In Our Economies. They Are Essential Agents Of Change, Able To Develop New Ways Of Working In Sustainable Enterprises That Safeguard The Environment, Create Decent Jobs And Foster Social Inclusion. This Book Highlights The Solutions That The World Of Work Offers For Policy And Practice To Tackle Climate Change, Achieve Environmental Sustainability And To Build Prosperous And Cohesive Societies. It Is Essential Reading For Those In Business, Academia And Government. The challenges of achieving environmental sustainability and of generating decent work for all are closely linked. Poschen argues that an integrated approach to tackle these challenges is a necessity: the goal of environmentally sustainable economies will not be attained without the active contribution of the world of work. Decent Work, Green jobs and the Sustainable Economy demonstrates that green jobs can be a key economic driver, as the world steps into the largely uncharted territory of building a sustainable and low-carbon global economy. Poschen shows that positive outcomes are possible, but require a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges. Enterprises, workers and governments are not passive bystanders in the great transformation that is urgently needed in our economies. They are essential agents of change, able to develop new ways of working in sustainable enterprises that safeguard the environment, create decent jobs and foster social inclusion. This book highlights the solutions that the world of work offers for policy and practice to tackle climate change, achieve environmental sustainability and to build prosperous and cohesive societies. It is essential reading for those in business, academia and government. Book jacket This book argues that employment that contributes to protecting the environment and reducing humanity's carbon footprint − green jobs − can be a key economic driver as the world steps into the still largely uncharted territory of building a sustainable and low-carbon global economy. With specific experiences and macroeconomic studies, the volume documents that positive outcomes are eminently possible. This book argues that employment that contributes to protecting the environment and reducing humanity's carbon footprint - green jobs - can be a key economic driver as the world steps into the still largely uncharted territory of building a sustainable and low-carbon global economy. With specific experiences and macroeconomic studies, this book documents that positive outcomes are eminently possible Argues That Environmentally Sustainable Economies Are Not Possible Without The Active Contribution Of The World Of Work. Shows That The Greening Of Economies Presents Opportunities To Achieve Social Objectives Of Generating Growth And Contributing To Poverty Eradication And Social Inclusion. The challenges of achieving environmental sustainability and generating decent work for all are closely linked. Poschen argues that an integrated approach is necessary: environmentally sustainable economies will not be attained without the active contribution of the world of work.