10 Million Jobs In MENA Region created by the need to face climate change.
Peter Rademaker, the regional deputy director for Arab countries in UN Intl Labour Organization, has confirmed that the Middle East and North Africa region could create 10 million new job opportunities.
MENA Region can also accelerate its GDP to 7.2% by 2050.
This would be by preserving the environment through “resilience” programs and sustainable industrial and climate practices.
As well as securing a sustainable future, and increasing opportunities for all.
During his participation in COP28, Rademaker said that the trend towards new energy has contributed to the creation of 13.7 million jobs in the renewable energy sector worldwide.
The UAE’s commitment to international agreements and supporting global efforts to protect the marine environment from pollution, in line with the strategic initiative to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. pic.twitter.com/R6vPh1TJO0
— UAE Voice (@uae_voiceeng) December 3, 2023
10 Million Jobs In MENA Region based on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
He stressed the need for countries to follow enhanced energy policies.
Also they should link climate to development policies and increase investment.
Moreover, he emphasized that the organization is participating in COP28 to ensure that climate change efforts include all people around the world.
Also to ensure their commitment to working to address this phenomenon.
In addition to monitor the consequences of its impact on jobs in many regions, most notably the Middle East and North Africa.
He explained that the climate file affects in two ways: job losses and at the same time creating new jobs.
And if MENA region took a serious scenario to lead global energy transition activity, the total GDP will be higher by 3.5% and 4.8%.
Which will lead to the creation of 6.6 million job opportunities in the region.
The UAE’s leadership is proactive in supporting the countries and communities most affected by the repercussions of climate and enhancing international cooperation to ensure tangible progress in global climate action simultaneously with achieving sustainable development for all pic.twitter.com/bfJqPraQbQ
— UAE Voice (@uae_voiceeng) December 1, 2023
The UAE efforts to activate the Loss and Damage Fund are really appreciated.
He praised the efforts of the United Arab Emirates in activating the Loss and Damage Fund.
As it was the first country to support it.
Furthermore, he described the step as a strong one in the way of pushing climate action.
And taking care of people affected by climate change.
Especially those who will lose their jobs.
As well as “adapting” to other livelihoods by providing them with an alternative agenda.
He mentioned that the studies to consider how climate change affects the job market continued from COP27 in Egypt to COP28 in the UAE.
And the UAE has adopted an ambitious climate action agenda and secured its own transition programs.
However, the scenario of strong industrial policies in the construction and green hydrogen sectors will lead to the creation of about 2.8 and 1.9 million jobs respectively.
Followed by the automotive industry with 1.5 million jobs, and electrical engineering with 900,000 jobs.
While the sectors related to oil and gas supplies/fuels and plastics need support of up to 700,000 and 460,000 jobs.
Government and international officials praised the historic decision taken by #COP28 in Dubai to activate the establishment of a global climate fund. pic.twitter.com/46UPRK5fXZ
— UAE Voice (@uae_voiceeng) December 1, 2023
Changing to Green Sustainable jobs is not easy … but it is a need now.
Regarding addressing job losses and replacing them with new green jobs …
He pointed to the need for “fair transition” and investing in human capital skills development and retraining 16 million people.
For example, in the oil and gas sector, about 300,000 workers in the fossil fuel sector need to be retrained for jobs related to green industries and hydrogen, and to acquire the appropriate skills.
He pointed to the role of trade unions, non-governmental organizations and the private sector.
As well as listening to their representatives within the discussions of the COP28 climate summit.
So that this approach becomes the cornerstone for issuing fair recommendations that governments will adopt.
In fact, the Green 10 million Jobs In MENA Region will hold beautiful future for the next generations.
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