This document summarizes a Google Hangout session on green jobs and the energy transition to sustainable development. The session included three presenters: Janine Finnell reviewed recent US studies and data on green jobs; Silvia Leahu-Aluas provided examples of green job successes in Midwest states like Iowa, Ohio, and Indiana; and Adriaan Kamp discussed international perspectives on green jobs and their relationship to energy transition, sustainable development, and economic growth. The discussion touched on topics like the challenges of climate change and employment, definitions of green jobs, US and international data sources, and examples of renewable energy job growth and economic development in the Midwest region.
The Solar Foundation's National Solar Jobs Census 2014 found that the U.S. solar industry employs 173,807 workers, a growth of 21.8% since 2013. Solar employment grew nearly 20 times faster than the overall economy and accounted for 1.3% of new U.S. jobs over the past year. The installation sector remains the largest, more than doubling in size since 2010. If growth continues, the Census predicts 210,060 solar workers within a year, driven by increasing demand before tax credits expire in 2017.
The document discusses energy efficiency and the Alliance to Save Energy. It notes that the Alliance is a non-profit organization led by a Senator and utility CEO that includes members of Congress and leaders from various sectors. The Alliance works across all economic sectors on initiatives to advance energy efficiency through research, advocacy, education, technology deployment, and communications. The document summarizes that improving energy efficiency is important given tight global energy supplies, growing demand, and concerns over climate change and the unsustainability of business as usual approaches. Energy efficiency is described as cheaper, quicker, cleaner, and more secure than other energy resources.
For the first time, the significant contributions of military veterans to the solar industry have been documented in a joint report from The Solar Foundation and Operation Free, Veterans in Solar: Securing America’s Energy Future. The brief report shows that the U.S. solar industry employs 13,192 veterans of the armed forces, a figure which represents 9.2% of all solar workers in the nation, exceeding the percentage of veteran employment in the overall economy. Importantly, the report also explores the challenges of connecting highly-skilled military veterans with positions in the solar industry that match their abilities. Read the report for more details and future steps to expand opportunities for veterans in solar energy, and visit VetsinSolar.org for future updates.
Increasing Investment and Capital Flows in Illinois - 12.8.2015 FinalScott Clausen
The document discusses Illinois' Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) which has driven over $9 billion in investment and created a robust renewable energy industry in the state. It notes that while the RPS spurred initial growth, with over 3,700 MW of wind and 55 MW of solar constructed, no new wind development occurred in 2013-2014 and little solar due to issues with the RPS law. To maintain momentum, it recommends amending the RPS to allow better long-term contracting, which could result in over $5.9 billion in additional economic activity through full compliance.
Nic Rivers, Canada Research Chair in Climate and Energy Policy, University of...Sustainable Prosperity
British Columbia implemented a carbon tax in 2008 that has increased over time. The tax raises about $1.2 billion annually, which is used to lower personal and corporate income taxes, making BC's taxes among the lowest. Studies found the tax responsible for a 5-15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions with no impact on overall GDP growth. While some sectors like manufacturing contracted by 5-7%, the tax led to a shift to cleaner sectors and the creation of about 5,000 new jobs per year. The tax was designed to offset costs for low-income households but evidence is mixed on how well it compensates them. Support for the tax has risen over time but remains lowest in older, rural males.
The document provides an overview of the waste-to-energy market in the United States. It discusses key facts about waste generation and processing. It also reviews the costs of different thermal technologies and notes that some major urban areas have run out of landfill space. Additionally, the document examines opportunities for investors in areas like upgrading facilities to produce end-use products and notes several barriers that obstruct investment in the waste-to-energy industry.
This document summarizes employment data in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors in the United States. It finds that in 2014, the renewable energy sector employed over 724,000 workers, with the largest subsectors being solar (174,000 jobs), wind (80,000 jobs), and biofuels (over 62,000 jobs from biodiesel alone). Energy efficiency is also a major employer, with the buildings sector projected to support over 2.3 million jobs in 2015. Overall, investments and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency are found to create substantial employment opportunities in the United States.
The Solar Foundation's National Solar Jobs Census 2014 found that the U.S. solar industry employs 173,807 workers, a growth of 21.8% since 2013. Solar employment grew nearly 20 times faster than the overall economy and accounted for 1.3% of new U.S. jobs over the past year. The installation sector remains the largest, more than doubling in size since 2010. If growth continues, the Census predicts 210,060 solar workers within a year, driven by increasing demand before tax credits expire in 2017.
The document discusses energy efficiency and the Alliance to Save Energy. It notes that the Alliance is a non-profit organization led by a Senator and utility CEO that includes members of Congress and leaders from various sectors. The Alliance works across all economic sectors on initiatives to advance energy efficiency through research, advocacy, education, technology deployment, and communications. The document summarizes that improving energy efficiency is important given tight global energy supplies, growing demand, and concerns over climate change and the unsustainability of business as usual approaches. Energy efficiency is described as cheaper, quicker, cleaner, and more secure than other energy resources.
For the first time, the significant contributions of military veterans to the solar industry have been documented in a joint report from The Solar Foundation and Operation Free, Veterans in Solar: Securing America’s Energy Future. The brief report shows that the U.S. solar industry employs 13,192 veterans of the armed forces, a figure which represents 9.2% of all solar workers in the nation, exceeding the percentage of veteran employment in the overall economy. Importantly, the report also explores the challenges of connecting highly-skilled military veterans with positions in the solar industry that match their abilities. Read the report for more details and future steps to expand opportunities for veterans in solar energy, and visit VetsinSolar.org for future updates.
Increasing Investment and Capital Flows in Illinois - 12.8.2015 FinalScott Clausen
The document discusses Illinois' Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) which has driven over $9 billion in investment and created a robust renewable energy industry in the state. It notes that while the RPS spurred initial growth, with over 3,700 MW of wind and 55 MW of solar constructed, no new wind development occurred in 2013-2014 and little solar due to issues with the RPS law. To maintain momentum, it recommends amending the RPS to allow better long-term contracting, which could result in over $5.9 billion in additional economic activity through full compliance.
Nic Rivers, Canada Research Chair in Climate and Energy Policy, University of...Sustainable Prosperity
British Columbia implemented a carbon tax in 2008 that has increased over time. The tax raises about $1.2 billion annually, which is used to lower personal and corporate income taxes, making BC's taxes among the lowest. Studies found the tax responsible for a 5-15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions with no impact on overall GDP growth. While some sectors like manufacturing contracted by 5-7%, the tax led to a shift to cleaner sectors and the creation of about 5,000 new jobs per year. The tax was designed to offset costs for low-income households but evidence is mixed on how well it compensates them. Support for the tax has risen over time but remains lowest in older, rural males.
The document provides an overview of the waste-to-energy market in the United States. It discusses key facts about waste generation and processing. It also reviews the costs of different thermal technologies and notes that some major urban areas have run out of landfill space. Additionally, the document examines opportunities for investors in areas like upgrading facilities to produce end-use products and notes several barriers that obstruct investment in the waste-to-energy industry.
This document summarizes employment data in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors in the United States. It finds that in 2014, the renewable energy sector employed over 724,000 workers, with the largest subsectors being solar (174,000 jobs), wind (80,000 jobs), and biofuels (over 62,000 jobs from biodiesel alone). Energy efficiency is also a major employer, with the buildings sector projected to support over 2.3 million jobs in 2015. Overall, investments and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency are found to create substantial employment opportunities in the United States.
L. Hunter Lovins at the Iowa Environmental Council's annual conferenceiaenvironment
L. Hunter Lovins delivered the keynote address at the Iowa Environmental Council's annual conference, "Finding Iowa's Way: Economic Solutions for a Healthier Environment," held October 4, 2012, in Des Moines.
The document discusses solar energy trends in Arizona since 2009. It notes that while US solar development has grown significantly since 2009, Arizona's growth has slowed recently. It also discusses the challenges of integrating utility and non-utility solar providers as the electricity market changes rapidly due to technological advances. Finally, it calls for continued investment and partnerships to rapidly deploy renewable energy in Southern Arizona.
This document explores sustainable funding models for solar workforce training programs as public funding decreases. It notes rapid growth in the solar industry and jobs, but limited and declining public funding for associated training. It proposes three new funding concepts: 1) Public-private partnerships to jointly fund training; 2) Revolving loan funds for trainees that are repaid after employment; and 3) Crowdsourcing training funding from industry. The document aims to facilitate a transition from public to private funding that maximizes efficient allocation of funds to training providers.
The document discusses various technologies and solutions related to clean energy and the transition to sustainability, including solar power, geothermal energy, electric vehicles, and biomass. It then summarizes benefits of solar energy investments by the US Department of Energy, including a triple return on investment, 50% reduction in solar panel costs, and significant emissions reductions. Finally, it discusses political and economic challenges preventing wider adoption of clean energy, including opposition from fossil fuel industries and arguments that climate policies threaten jobs.
The document discusses various technologies and solutions related to clean energy and the transition to renewable sources, including solar power, geothermal, wave energy, electric vehicles, and biomass. It notes the economic and environmental benefits of investing in these areas, such as reduced costs, job growth, and decreased emissions. However, it also examines political and economic factors that have prevented more widespread adoption of these solutions, such as opposition from fossil fuel industries and politicians dependent on these industries. It argues that transforming society into a true democracy focused on sustainability, rather than a "corporatocracy" prioritizing profit, is necessary to fully realize a transition to clean energy and a greener economy.
The document discusses the transition to clean energy and sustainable technologies. It provides examples of innovative clean energy technologies and summarizes benefits of investing in solar energy research, including a triple return on investment, 50% reduction in solar costs, and significant emissions reductions. However, it notes that political and economic factors have prevented a full transition, with politicians influenced by fossil fuel industries resisting climate policies due to perceived economic threats. It calls for governments and citizens to transform systems from a corporatocracy to a true democracy that supports well-being and sustainability.
Il World Energy Focus, nuovo mensile online della WEC's community, una e-publication gratuita per essere sempre aggiornato sugli sviluppi del settore energetico. Il World Energy Focus contiene news, interviste esclusive e uno spazio dedicato agli eventi promossi dai singoli Comitati Nazionali.
Iowa has seen explosive growth in wind and solar energy in recent years, ranking first nationwide for new wind projects starting construction in the first half of 2016. The state is also the top producer of ethanol and second largest producer of biodiesel. Visionary leadership in the past helped establish Iowa's foundation for renewable energy success today. The statewide energy plan being developed aims to maintain Iowa's leadership in renewable technology through initiatives like incentivizing wind and solar development and prioritizing renewable energy research at universities.
Technologies & policies for a sustainable energy future keynote by dr. mari...TNenergy
1) Emerging economies like China and India will drive increased global energy demand over the next 25 years, increasing their share of global energy consumption. Many countries will become more dependent on oil and gas imports, though the US may become a net exporter.
2) The world is closing in on the limit of a 2 degree Celsius rise in global temperatures, with four-fifths of allowable carbon emissions already "locked in" by existing energy infrastructure.
3) Opportunities exist to improve US energy efficiency through policies that promote technologies like advanced meters, home automation systems, and distributed generation. However, myths about the potential for efficiency and renewable energy need to be addressed to change energy perceptions and policies.
This document discusses the need for massive scaling of sustainable energy initiatives globally and locally to address climate change impacts and create economic opportunities. It outlines the vision of the organization invVEST to enable leadership in sustainable energy for the US through initiatives like solar energy, education, and energy efficiency. Specific sustainable energy opportunities and initiatives in Colorado are also highlighted.
9/10 SAT 8:30 | Can Planners Create Jobs? - Planning & Econ. Dev. 4APA Florida
Charles Pattison
As of the Spring of 2011 unemployment in Florida is hovering around 12%. Many people are out of work but what can planners do to help spur the state’s economy? Even Governor Scott has
placed economic development as the foundation of his governorship with his 777 Plan. This panel will consider some of the ways that planners can help in economic development efforts. The panel will explore the varied ways planning is intersecting
economic development in Florida in the private sector, in the environmental community and on the state and local levels.
The document discusses climate change and the challenges of reducing carbon emissions to address it. It notes that global carbon emissions would need to be reduced by 90% by 2050 to limit warming while the population is projected to reach 9 billion. This will require living on less than one tonne of carbon emissions per person annually. It also discusses various low-carbon energy technologies and the need to lower their costs to meet emission targets. The document questions if current policy and energy organization structures are adequate to meet this massive climate challenge.
The document discusses how government CIOs can help make Canada a world leader in the next industrial transformation by building a zero carbon economy through information and communication technologies (ICT). It outlines challenges like rising ICT carbon emissions and costs of carbon taxes. It proposes using ICT and new network architectures that follow renewable energy sources to provide reliable services and share infrastructure costs. This could create economic benefits while helping transition to renewable energy and a carbon-positive economy through "gCommerce" rewards rather than taxes.
Building America’s Green Economy: A Foundation of Energy Efficiency, A Future...Alliance To Save Energy
The document discusses the importance of energy efficiency and renewable energy in building a green economy and outlines President Obama's plans to promote them. It summarizes that energy efficiency is the cheapest way to reduce energy demand, buy time to develop renewables, and can work synergistically with renewables. It also outlines Obama's goals like improving appliance standards and funding for efficiency programs and renewables research.
The document outlines AllianceBernstein's plans to create and distribute an educational multimedia program on investment implications of climate change. It will include 5 segments covering topics like opportunities in shifting to renewable and nuclear power, investing in "clean" fossil fuels through carbon capture, and increasing energy efficiency. Metrics on viewership will be collected. The program aims to demonstrate their thought leadership on this issue and promote their climate change research to clients and the media.
The document analyzes the solar industry and identifies several key factors driving its growth. Short term, government incentives like feed-in tariffs have led to rapid installation increases in some countries. However, the industry faces uncertainties from changes in political will that could cut incentives. Long term trends around rising energy costs, population support for renewables, and falling production costs point to continued expansion, though external shocks could also influence growth. China in particular is becoming a major producer and market as it works to increase energy access.
This document discusses developing a green-collar workforce through policies, programs, and strategies. It outlines identifying goals for green initiatives, stimulating demand for green jobs through public investment and policies, and preparing the workforce through training programs. Goals include reducing emissions and energy use. Demand is stimulated directly through government green projects and indirectly via tax incentives. Workforce training should integrate green skills into existing programs through partnerships between employers, educators, and governments.
T. Shanmuga Rajan is seeking a position in retail management, brand management, business development, sales, or marketing with an organization that provides learning and development opportunities. He has over 14 years of experience in these fields, having worked for brands like Ramraj Cotton, Rivoli, Lacoste, and Lifestyle in India and the UAE. He holds an MBA in marketing and a bachelor's degree in arts, and has strong communication, analytical, and customer service skills.
L. Hunter Lovins at the Iowa Environmental Council's annual conferenceiaenvironment
L. Hunter Lovins delivered the keynote address at the Iowa Environmental Council's annual conference, "Finding Iowa's Way: Economic Solutions for a Healthier Environment," held October 4, 2012, in Des Moines.
The document discusses solar energy trends in Arizona since 2009. It notes that while US solar development has grown significantly since 2009, Arizona's growth has slowed recently. It also discusses the challenges of integrating utility and non-utility solar providers as the electricity market changes rapidly due to technological advances. Finally, it calls for continued investment and partnerships to rapidly deploy renewable energy in Southern Arizona.
This document explores sustainable funding models for solar workforce training programs as public funding decreases. It notes rapid growth in the solar industry and jobs, but limited and declining public funding for associated training. It proposes three new funding concepts: 1) Public-private partnerships to jointly fund training; 2) Revolving loan funds for trainees that are repaid after employment; and 3) Crowdsourcing training funding from industry. The document aims to facilitate a transition from public to private funding that maximizes efficient allocation of funds to training providers.
The document discusses various technologies and solutions related to clean energy and the transition to sustainability, including solar power, geothermal energy, electric vehicles, and biomass. It then summarizes benefits of solar energy investments by the US Department of Energy, including a triple return on investment, 50% reduction in solar panel costs, and significant emissions reductions. Finally, it discusses political and economic challenges preventing wider adoption of clean energy, including opposition from fossil fuel industries and arguments that climate policies threaten jobs.
The document discusses various technologies and solutions related to clean energy and the transition to renewable sources, including solar power, geothermal, wave energy, electric vehicles, and biomass. It notes the economic and environmental benefits of investing in these areas, such as reduced costs, job growth, and decreased emissions. However, it also examines political and economic factors that have prevented more widespread adoption of these solutions, such as opposition from fossil fuel industries and politicians dependent on these industries. It argues that transforming society into a true democracy focused on sustainability, rather than a "corporatocracy" prioritizing profit, is necessary to fully realize a transition to clean energy and a greener economy.
The document discusses the transition to clean energy and sustainable technologies. It provides examples of innovative clean energy technologies and summarizes benefits of investing in solar energy research, including a triple return on investment, 50% reduction in solar costs, and significant emissions reductions. However, it notes that political and economic factors have prevented a full transition, with politicians influenced by fossil fuel industries resisting climate policies due to perceived economic threats. It calls for governments and citizens to transform systems from a corporatocracy to a true democracy that supports well-being and sustainability.
Il World Energy Focus, nuovo mensile online della WEC's community, una e-publication gratuita per essere sempre aggiornato sugli sviluppi del settore energetico. Il World Energy Focus contiene news, interviste esclusive e uno spazio dedicato agli eventi promossi dai singoli Comitati Nazionali.
Iowa has seen explosive growth in wind and solar energy in recent years, ranking first nationwide for new wind projects starting construction in the first half of 2016. The state is also the top producer of ethanol and second largest producer of biodiesel. Visionary leadership in the past helped establish Iowa's foundation for renewable energy success today. The statewide energy plan being developed aims to maintain Iowa's leadership in renewable technology through initiatives like incentivizing wind and solar development and prioritizing renewable energy research at universities.
Technologies & policies for a sustainable energy future keynote by dr. mari...TNenergy
1) Emerging economies like China and India will drive increased global energy demand over the next 25 years, increasing their share of global energy consumption. Many countries will become more dependent on oil and gas imports, though the US may become a net exporter.
2) The world is closing in on the limit of a 2 degree Celsius rise in global temperatures, with four-fifths of allowable carbon emissions already "locked in" by existing energy infrastructure.
3) Opportunities exist to improve US energy efficiency through policies that promote technologies like advanced meters, home automation systems, and distributed generation. However, myths about the potential for efficiency and renewable energy need to be addressed to change energy perceptions and policies.
This document discusses the need for massive scaling of sustainable energy initiatives globally and locally to address climate change impacts and create economic opportunities. It outlines the vision of the organization invVEST to enable leadership in sustainable energy for the US through initiatives like solar energy, education, and energy efficiency. Specific sustainable energy opportunities and initiatives in Colorado are also highlighted.
9/10 SAT 8:30 | Can Planners Create Jobs? - Planning & Econ. Dev. 4APA Florida
Charles Pattison
As of the Spring of 2011 unemployment in Florida is hovering around 12%. Many people are out of work but what can planners do to help spur the state’s economy? Even Governor Scott has
placed economic development as the foundation of his governorship with his 777 Plan. This panel will consider some of the ways that planners can help in economic development efforts. The panel will explore the varied ways planning is intersecting
economic development in Florida in the private sector, in the environmental community and on the state and local levels.
The document discusses climate change and the challenges of reducing carbon emissions to address it. It notes that global carbon emissions would need to be reduced by 90% by 2050 to limit warming while the population is projected to reach 9 billion. This will require living on less than one tonne of carbon emissions per person annually. It also discusses various low-carbon energy technologies and the need to lower their costs to meet emission targets. The document questions if current policy and energy organization structures are adequate to meet this massive climate challenge.
The document discusses how government CIOs can help make Canada a world leader in the next industrial transformation by building a zero carbon economy through information and communication technologies (ICT). It outlines challenges like rising ICT carbon emissions and costs of carbon taxes. It proposes using ICT and new network architectures that follow renewable energy sources to provide reliable services and share infrastructure costs. This could create economic benefits while helping transition to renewable energy and a carbon-positive economy through "gCommerce" rewards rather than taxes.
Building America’s Green Economy: A Foundation of Energy Efficiency, A Future...Alliance To Save Energy
The document discusses the importance of energy efficiency and renewable energy in building a green economy and outlines President Obama's plans to promote them. It summarizes that energy efficiency is the cheapest way to reduce energy demand, buy time to develop renewables, and can work synergistically with renewables. It also outlines Obama's goals like improving appliance standards and funding for efficiency programs and renewables research.
The document outlines AllianceBernstein's plans to create and distribute an educational multimedia program on investment implications of climate change. It will include 5 segments covering topics like opportunities in shifting to renewable and nuclear power, investing in "clean" fossil fuels through carbon capture, and increasing energy efficiency. Metrics on viewership will be collected. The program aims to demonstrate their thought leadership on this issue and promote their climate change research to clients and the media.
The document analyzes the solar industry and identifies several key factors driving its growth. Short term, government incentives like feed-in tariffs have led to rapid installation increases in some countries. However, the industry faces uncertainties from changes in political will that could cut incentives. Long term trends around rising energy costs, population support for renewables, and falling production costs point to continued expansion, though external shocks could also influence growth. China in particular is becoming a major producer and market as it works to increase energy access.
This document discusses developing a green-collar workforce through policies, programs, and strategies. It outlines identifying goals for green initiatives, stimulating demand for green jobs through public investment and policies, and preparing the workforce through training programs. Goals include reducing emissions and energy use. Demand is stimulated directly through government green projects and indirectly via tax incentives. Workforce training should integrate green skills into existing programs through partnerships between employers, educators, and governments.
T. Shanmuga Rajan is seeking a position in retail management, brand management, business development, sales, or marketing with an organization that provides learning and development opportunities. He has over 14 years of experience in these fields, having worked for brands like Ramraj Cotton, Rivoli, Lacoste, and Lifestyle in India and the UAE. He holds an MBA in marketing and a bachelor's degree in arts, and has strong communication, analytical, and customer service skills.
Este documento presenta una ficha sobre un documental titulado "Historia verdadera del México profundo" que explora la historia de México. La ficha incluye el título, director, tema, fecha de creación, duración, formato, género y creador de la ficha, así como la fuente de YouTube.
El documento describe la historia y servicios de Internet. Se explica que Internet se originó en la década de 1960 como una red experimental del gobierno de EE.UU. llamada ARPANET para permitir la investigación remota e intercambio de información. Desde entonces, Internet ha evolucionado para que cualquier persona pueda acceder a la red mundial mediante un ordenador y módem. El documento también resume los principales servicios de Internet como FTP, Telnet, la World Wide Web y el correo electrónico.
This document provides an overview of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2). It describes EC2 as a web service that allows users to launch virtual servers called instances. It discusses key EC2 concepts like Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), regions, availability zones, storage options, and different instance types that offer varying compute, memory, storage, and GPU capabilities for different application needs. It also covers instance placement groups and how EC2 measures and provisions compute resources.
Тенденции развития нормативно-правовой базы в области управления документамиNatasha Khramtsovsky
Выступление Храмцовской Натальи Александровны, ведущего эксперта по управлению документацией ООО «Электронные офисные системы», к.и.н. с докладом «Тенденции развития нормативно-правовой базы в области управления документами» на традиционном предновогоднем семинаре компании «Делис Архив» 6 декабря 2016 года
Выступление Натальи Храмцовской «Блокчейн и PKI: друзья или конкуренты?» на XIV международной конференции по проблематике инфраструктуры открытых ключей и электронной подписи PKI-Форум Россия 2016 16 сентября 2016 года.
В докладе дана оценка технологии блокчейн, предлагающей совершенно иной, нетрадиционный подход к обеспечению доверия к системе проведения операций и их документирования в условиях, когда участники рассматриваются как недоверенные лица, и когда система принципиально функционирует без участия государственных регуляторы и доверенных третьих сторон.
На основе технологии блокчейн была сделана успешная попытка (в виде криптовалюты Биткойн) создать некий аналог наличным платежам, т.е. создать систему расчетов, не требующую идентификации пользователей и работающую без посредников. В этом плане технология «блокчейн», как она используется в системе Биткойн, противостоит инфраструктуре открытых ключей PKI. В то же время вполне возможны иные варианты использования блокчейна, в том числе в сотрудничестве с третьими сторонами – поставщиками услуг в сфере доверия.
В докладе дана оценка особенностей, потенциальных возможностей и проблем технологии блокчейн с точки зрения специалиста по управлению документами.
Blockchain and PKI: Friends or foes?
Dr Natasha Khramtsovsky's presentation “Blockchain and PKI: Friends or foes?” at the 15-th International conference on PKI infrastructure and digital signatures electronic records management “PKI-Forum Russia 2016” in St-Petersburg, was delivered on September 16, 2016.
The author considers characteristic features, potential benefits and risks associated with blockchain technology. It is argued that while Bitcoin-style blockchain is essentially a competitor to traditional PKI, different blockchain applications may co-exist and cooperate with PKI.
Деятельность ИСО по стандартизации в сфере управления документами и информаци...Natasha Khramtsovsky
Выступление Натальи Храмцовской «Деятельность ИСО по стандартизации в сфере управления документами и информацией в 2015-2016 годах» на XIV международной конференции по проблематике инфраструктуры открытых ключей и электронной подписи «PKI-Форум Россия 2016» 15 сентября 2016 года.
В докладе рассказано о работе технических комитетов и подкомитетов ИСО над стандартами и техническими отчетами по вопросам, прямо или косвенно относящимся к управлению документами и информацией, и об участии в этой работе российских специалистов.
В докладе, помимо стандартов, непосредственно касающихся управления документами, рассказывается о стандартах э-раскрытия, защиты персональных данных, электронного цензурирования и других.
ISO efforts in standardization of records and information management in 2015-2016
Dr Natasha Khramtsovsky's presentation “ISO efforts in standardization of records and information management in 2015-2016” at the 15-th International conference on PKI infrastructure and digital signatures electronic records management “PKI-Forum Russia 2016” in St-Petersburg, was delivered on September 15, 2016.
The presentation covered different projects of several ISO technical committees and subcommittees directly or indirectly related to records and information management (including standards on e-discovery, PII protection, digital redaction), as well as Russian involvement in these projects.
Здоровое питание как бренд // Анастасия Третьякова, Depot WPFEkaterina Lavrova
Лекция креативного директора Depot WPF Анастасии Третьяковой, подготовленная для конференции о продуктах здорового питания в рамках выставки WorldFood 2016.
The document summarizes a report on solar jobs in California in 2013. It finds that California had 47,223 solar workers as of November 2013, concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California. Solar employers in California expect to add 10,500 new solar jobs, a growth rate of 22.3%, by November 2014. California has been a leader in solar energy and jobs due to its renewable energy policies like renewable portfolio standards and solar rebate programs, which have led to over 10,000 MW of installed solar capacity, over 40% of the US total.
Global renewable energy employment increased to 8.1 million jobs in 2015, up 5% from 2014. Solar PV was the largest employer with 2.8 million jobs, an 11% increase, followed by liquid biofuels at 1.7 million jobs (down 6% due to mechanization). Wind power employment rose 5% to reach 1.1 million jobs on record installations in China, the US, and Germany. Asia accounted for 60% of renewable energy jobs as markets and manufacturing continued shifting to the region, led by China as the largest employer across many technologies.
The document provides an analysis of solar employment in California in 2013. It finds that California had 47,223 solar workers employed across the state, with most concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California. California solar employers expect to add 10,500 new jobs, a growth rate of 22.3% by November 2014. The success of California's solar industry is driven by its leadership in solar energy installation, with over 40% of the nation's total solar capacity. Strong state policies like renewable portfolio standards and solar rebate programs have supported the growth of the solar industry and job creation in California.
Renewable energy employment reached an estimated 7.7 million jobs in 2014, an 18% increase from the previous year's estimate. Solar PV accounted for the most jobs with 2.5 million, followed by liquid biofuels with 1.8 million jobs and wind power with over 1 million jobs. China had the most renewable energy jobs of any country with an estimated 3.4 million jobs, driven primarily by strong solar PV, wind, and solar heating and cooling industries.
The document discusses green jobs and training programs to support the growth of green jobs. It provides examples of successful green jobs training programs, including those run by Red Rocks Community College in Colorado and SEIU 32BJ in New York City. It also outlines partnerships between the Departments of Labor, Housing and Urban Development, Energy, and Education to connect workers with green job opportunities and training using Recovery Act funds. The task force aims to ensure the middle class benefits from and is strengthened by the growing clean energy economy.
This document summarizes the state of the solar industry in Arizona in 2015. It finds that while the US solar industry grew 20.2% in 2015, adding over 35,000 jobs, Arizona saw a 24.5% reduction in solar jobs. Solar capacity additions in Arizona have stagnated since 2012, installing just 141 MW in 2015, less than neighboring Nevada. Utility-scale solar makes up most new capacity but the residential and commercial markets have struggled due to policy changes reducing the economics of rooftop solar.
Renewable energy employed an estimated 7.7 million people worldwide in 2014, an 18% increase over the previous year's estimate. Solar PV was the largest employer with 2.5 million jobs, led by China with 1.6 million solar PV jobs. Liquid biofuels employed nearly 1.8 million globally, while wind power employment crossed 1 million jobs for the first time. For the first time, IRENA also estimated large hydropower to support approximately 1.5 million direct jobs. China, Brazil, the United States, India and Germany remained the top countries for renewable energy employment.
Green jobs are a growing sector, with over 3 million green jobs in the United States in 2010 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is over 4 times more jobs than in the fossil fuel industry. Many green jobs are in the private sector, such as manufacturing, construction, and professional services. The solar industry in particular has grown rapidly, with over 173,000 solar jobs in 2014 compared to just 25,000 solar jobs in 2006 and fewer coal miners. Sustainable and impact investing has also increased significantly in recent years.
The U.S. solar industry employs an estimated 100,237 solar workers as of August 2011, up 6.8% from August 2010. Nearly half of solar firms expect to add jobs over the next 12 months, anticipating growth of around 24,000 new jobs and a 24% increase. Solar job growth significantly outpaces overall national employment growth. Installation, manufacturing, sales and distribution, and utility firms all anticipate substantial employment gains in the coming year.
Kapstein Executive Summary, Green Jobs In TexasWalmartCAN
This report analyzes green jobs in Texas and makes policy recommendations. It finds that estimates of current green jobs in Texas range widely from 800 to 4,800. The report estimates that under two scenarios, green jobs in Texas could increase by 137,000-165,000 by 2012. It recommends that Texas provide stronger incentives for green industries, ensure workforce training, increase sustainability research, and promote itself as a global green leader to capture more green jobs.
The GW Solar Institute, a research partner on the National Solar Jobs Census 2014, joined The Solar Foundation and BW Research Partnership in announcing that the solar energy industry added over 31,000 new jobs in 2014. This remarkable growth rate is almost twenty times the national average and accounts for 1 out every 78 new jobs created in the US since Solar Jobs Census 2013.
Solar energy has many benefits over fossil fuels and other energy sources. It is a renewable resource that can help address environmental challenges like pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change. Solar power generation produces no greenhouse gas emissions and helps combat global warming. The decentralized nature of solar also makes it suitable for powering individual homes and businesses as well as entire communities. Technological advancements have reduced the costs of solar energy, which is now competitive with conventional sources and can save consumers money over time. Investment in solar also creates many jobs and drives research and innovation.
The newsletter provides updates on climate policy and funding opportunities, technologies, and discussions. It highlights California's Adaptation Planning Grant Program and opportunities to comment on regional resilience grants. It also summarizes a roadmap for the US to meet clean energy goals by 2035, the US transportation decarbonization blueprint, and Al Gore's speech calling for urgent climate action. Other articles discuss effective climate communication strategies, negative emissions technologies, India's role in the climate crisis, top climate tech trends for 2023, reactions to the US climate plan, and the EU's Green Deal industrial plan.
The document discusses the benefits of renewable energy technologies such as solar, including a triple return on investment for the US Department of Energy's funding of solar research. However, transitioning to renewable energy has faced challenges from politicians supported by fossil fuel industries, who claim it will hurt jobs and the economy. The document argues that clean energy industries are growing faster than traditional sectors and that policies promoting renewable energy can create economic opportunities and jobs.
DO GREEN PROGRAMS CREATE JOBS OR DESTROY JOBS?AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Green jobs are of intense interest in the USA – especially the issue of net job creation: Do
green programs create jobs or destroy jobs?We determine that there are two issues: 1) the issue of when
investing a specified amount in a green jobs initiative, how many jobs are created compared to investing the
same amount in other programs; 2) the issue of whether the creation of jobs via green initiatives destroys “nongreen” jobs.Here we address thesecritical questions by analyzing the major studies conducted. We find that
there are numerous studies finding both that green programs create jobs and that green programs destroy jobs.
Nevertheless, we conclude, with caveats, that rigorous review of the existing research indicates that investments
in environmental and green economy programs will likely have substantial net positive impacts on the economy
and jobs. We caution that the net positive economic and jobs impacts, while significant for policy purposes,
should not obscure the fact that the major purpose of these programs is the energy and environmental and
benefits they will create -- jobs benefits are an important secondary benefit, but must be evaluated as such.
KEY WORDS: green jobs; USA green jobs; net green jobs; green jobs creation; green jobs vs. non-green
jobs
Renewable Energy Industry Review Alliedschools Aug09Allied Schools
Source: http://www.training4green.com
In This Issue:
Green Professional International Survey
Solar Goes Global
Green Engery Jobs are Growing Nationwide
3.2 Billion Available for Green Projects - U.S. Cities Take Action
Kateri Callahan joined Israeli mayors and senior representatives from local Tel Aviv authorities and agencies to discuss the challenges and potential for Israeli cities in deploying energy efficiency at scale. Showcasing success stories and case studies from the U.S. and around the world, Callahan demonstrated the economic, environmental, and security benefits of advancing programs, technologies, funding and infrastructure that promote efficient energy use.
The document provides an overview of alternative energy management and the top 5 states for alternative energy use in the US. It discusses various alternative energy sources like biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric, solar, and wind. It profiles the top 5 states (Washington, California, Oregon, Texas, New York) and compares their renewable energy goals to EPA standards. It also discusses relevant government energy management programs and incentives available in each top state.
1. Green Jobs for the
EnergyTransition to
Sustainable
Development and
Growth
Presenters:
Janine Finnell, Leaders in Energy
Silvia Leahu-Aluas,Leaders in
Energy
Adriaan Kamp, Energy for One
World and Leaders in Energy
Without Borders Partner
Google Hangout Session
May 5, 2016
2 pm EST
2. www.lercpa.org
Leaders in Energy Research, Communications,
Policies & Analysis on LinkedIn
@LeadersinEnergy
www.facebook.com/LERCPA
Leaders in Energy Mission &
Coordinates
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Mission:To build a community of leaders to
enable solutions for a sustainable energy
system,economy,and world.
3. Leaders in EnergyWithout Borders (LEWB)
Session Format
Janine: Review of green jobs studies and analyses in the United States (15
min)
Silvia: Examples of state successes in the Midwest -- Iowa, Ohio and Indiana.
(15 min)
Adriaan: International perspectives on green jobs and the relationship
between energy transition,green Jobs, sustainable development and growth.
(20 min)
Discussion (10 min)
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4. Overview of Green Energy Jobs in the United States –
Review of Data and Studies
Presented by:
Janine Finnell
Clean EnergyAmbassador & Founder,
Leaders in Energy
5. Part 1 - Challenges of Climate Change and
Challenges of Employment are Closely
Linked
“The challenges of climate change and challenges of employment are
closely linked.“
Source: Statement made from ILO recording on “ILO Dialogue on theWorld ofWork and the Paris
Agreement on Climate Change
On Earth Day the International Labour Organization and the Geneva Environment Network held a
dialogue on the impact of the climate change agreement on the world of work on the occasion of the
celebration of Earth Day 2016 and the Paris Agreement signing ceremony.
https://soundcloud.com/international-labour-organization/the-paris-agreement-on-climate-change-
implications-for-the-world-of-work
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6. Easing theTransition to a Clean Energy
Future
“The more people who have a
viable stake in the clean energy
future, the more likely that
future will become.”
Source: “After fossil fuels, what happens to the
workers?,” Sam Grover, Mother Nature Network,
September 13, 2015.
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As more and more coal jobs become a thing of the past, environmentalists and political leaders are seeking
ways to ease the transition. (Photo: simpleinsomnia/flickr)
7. Power+Plan Proposed in 2016 FiscalYear
Budget to Help Coal RegionsTransition
In the 2016 fiscal budget, the Obama administration proposed a Power+ Plan that included
generous provisions to help coal regions transition as coal mines closed. The plan includes:
$200 million per year for five years for cleaning up abandoned mines;
$5 million for cleaning up pollution at coal-fired power plants;
$20 million to retrain ex-miners;
$25 million to the Appalachian Regional Commission;
$6 million more for "place-based regional innovation efforts“; and
3.9 billion to shore up pensions and medical care for retired miners.
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http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/energy/stories/after-fossil-fuels-what-happens-workers
8. Definition of Green Jobs by the
International Labor Organization
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Green jobs are decent jobs that
contribute to preserve or restore the
environment, be they in traditional
sectors such as manufacturing and
construction, or in new, emerging green
sectors such as renewable energy and
energy efficiency.
Green jobs help:
Improve energy and raw materials
efficiency
Limit greenhouse gas emissions
Minimize waste and pollution
Protect and restore ecosystems
Support adaptation to the effects of
climate change
http://www.ilo.org/global/topics/green-jobs/news/WCMS_220248/lang--
en/index.htm
9. Part 2: Overview of Recent Data Sources and
Analyses on Clean Energy Jobs in the United
States
1. Employment in Green Goods and Services – 2011 Bureau of
Labor Statistics,March 2013.
2. Clean EnergyWorks for Us:Fourth Quarterly andYear-End
Report, Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) Report, 2015
3. Clean Jobs America, Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), March
2016
4. The Solar Foundation’s National Solar Jobs Census 2015 and
States Solar Jobs Census 2015, released in 2016.
5. Renewable Energy and Jobs:Annual Review 2015, International
Renewable EnergyAgency (IRENA), 2015
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10. #1 – Bureau of Labor Statistics
Definition of Green Jobs
BLS developed this definition of green jobs for use in data collection in
two planned surveys. Green jobs are either:
Jobs in businesses that produce goods or provide services that benefit
the environment or conserve natural resources.
Jobs in which workers' duties involve making their establishment's
production processes more environmentally friendly or use fewer
natural resources.
Source:http://www.bls.gov/green/home.htm#definition
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11. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Green Jobs
Beginning in FiscalYear 2010, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS )
Green Jobs Initiative was developed to measure green jobs across the
United States.
The Initiative sought to provide reliable data to the public on the
number of existing green jobs in the country,the changes in job
numbers over time, the distribution of green jobs, and the wages
workers earn in these jobs.
A 2013 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found 3.4
million green jobs in the United States at the end of 2011.
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12. Bureau of Labor Statistics Green Jobs Report -2013
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Employment associated with the production of green goods and
services including full- and part-time jobs exceeded 3.4 million in
2011.
Source:http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ggqcew.pdf
13. BLS No Longer Collecting Green Jobs Data
On March 1, 2013, the across-the- board spending cuts referred to as sequestration,
required by the amended Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, came
into effect. As part of those budget cuts, BLS stopped offering all “measuring green
jobs” products.
The lack of reliable data updates from BLS is a big loss for green job estimates.
Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics exists for some green jobs. It has
been more difficult to discern this kind of information due to due to the elimination
of its Green Careers program.
While it is possible to obtain some data on Green Jobs through the BLS, it can be
difficult to compile and interpret. For example, solar jobs data encompasses a
number of activities that span separate industry classifications in government
economic data including electric power generation, manufacturing,etc.
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14. 14
Employment in electric power generation falls more than
100,000 since 2001
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Employment in electric power generation fell from 278,387 in 2001 to 160,802 in 2014.That 42-percent
decline resulted in part from energy efficiency improvements and growth in renewable sources, such as
wind and solar. More than half the jobs lost were in hydroelectric power generation; employment in this
industry fell from 69,346 in 2001 to 5,821 in 2014.
15. 15
Employment in electric power generation falls more
than 100,000 since 2001 (Con’t)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
16. 16
Jobs Data from National Hydropower Association
http://www.hydro.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/NHA-study-highlights5.pdf
17. 17
Careers in Solar Power
by James Hamilton
Bureau of Labor Statistics;
http://www.bls.gov/green/solar_power/
19. 2015Top 10 States for Clean Jobs by
Announcements for Projects
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Environmental Entrepreneurs
(E2) tracks clean jobs according
to announcements for projects.
E2 Identified more than 41,000
jobs announced at 143 projects
in 2015.
This compares to 47,000 jobs
announced in 2014.
Leaders were California,Texas,
and Utah.
20. Number of Jobs Announced by Sector
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This data, compiled by Environmental
Entrepreneurs (E2) included:
Solar - 23,000 new jobs at 73 new
electricity generation projects. Solar
manufacturing added 3,000 jobs at 11
projects.
Wind – nearly 7,500 new jobs
announced at 29 wind farms and 8
manufacturing facilities.
E2 expects that clean energy economy
is well positioned to grow due to the
Clean Power Plan, global commitments
in Paris, and the renewed tax credits for
solar and wind.
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http://www.thesolarfoundatio
n.org/national/
The Solar Foundation’s
National Solar Jobs Census
2015 is the sixth annual
update of current
employment,trends, and
projected growth in the U.S.
solar industry.
As of November 2015,
the solar industry
employs 208,859 solar
workers, representing a
growth rate of 20.2%
since November 2014.
#4
28. TopTen States in Solar Jobs
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California Has
Largest Job Creation
Year Ever;
Massachusetts 2nd in
Overall State Jobs
Rankings, Nevada
and NewYork
Round OutTop Four
First-ever Solar Jobs
Census figures,
down to the state
and federal
congressional
district levels for all
50 states, byThe
Solar Foundation.
Source:The Solar Foundation
29. 29
#5 - Renewable Energy Jobs in the US from IRENA
Source: Renewable Energy and Jobs : Annual Review, International Renewable Energy
Agency, IRENA, 2015
33. Success Stories in the US Midwest
Presented by:
Silvia Leahu-Aluas
Director of Sustainable Manufacturing,
Leaders in Energy
34. US Midwest (12 states) ~570,000 jobs
http://cleanenergytrust.org/
35. US Midwest (12 states) ~570,000 jobs
http://www.cleanjobsmidwest.com/compare/
36. US Midwest (12 states) ~570,000 jobs
http://www.cleanjobsmidwest.com/compare/
37. US Midwest (12 states) ~570,000 jobs
http://www.cleanjobsmidwest.com/compare/
38. Iowa – Wind Industry
● Wind industry jobs (~7000)
● Leader in the Midwest
● 3rd in the US
● Positive externalities
● $16 million/year lease payments to landowners
● New and stable revenue for farmers allowing them to mitigate crop risks and
keep the family farms independent and viable
http://www.iowawindenergy.org/whywind.php
39. Iowa - Wind Industry
Newton, IA – great success story
● One industry eliminates jobs in small Iowa town, wind industry creates
new jobs, saving the old factory site and town
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-04/documents/success_maytag_ia.pdf
40. Iowa – Wind Industry
“DES MOINES, Iowa – (April 14, 2016) – Today, MidAmerican Energy Company announced a
major project that will provide a cleaner energy future for Iowa. The announcement is a giant
step toward realizing the company’s vision of 100 percent renewable energy for customers in
the state.
MidAmerican Energy is filing a request with the Iowa Utilities Board to build Wind XI, a project
that will add up to 2,000 megawatts of wind generation in Iowa. The proposed $3.6 billion
project is the largest wind project MidAmerican Energy has ever undertaken, and it’s being done
without asking for an increase in customer rates or financial assistance from the state to pay for
it.
“We have a bold vision for our energy future,” said Bill Fehrman, CEO and president of
MidAmerican Energy. “We don’t know of another U.S. energy provider that has staked out this
100 percent position. Our customers want more renewable energy, and we couldn’t agree
more. Once the project is complete, we will generate wind energy equal to 85 percent of our
annual customer sales in Iowa, bringing us within striking distance of our 100 percent
renewable vision.”
[…] Fehrman detailed some of the many economic benefits Wind XI will generate in the state:
approximately $12.5 million per year in property tax payments, $18 million per year in
landowner payments, and $48 million per year in state and local expenditures associated with
the project.”
https://www.midamericanenergy.com/news.aspx
41. Iowa – Wind Industry
Iowa Alliance for Wind Innovation and Novel Development
(IAWIND)
“partnership with state and local governments, community colleges,
Regents Universities, the private sector, and the federal government. It is
designed to serve as a catalyst for the growth of wind energy, and to support
and to facilitate the research and training needs of wind energy companies.”
http://www.iawind.org/
Iowa Wind Energy Association
http://www.iowawindenergy.org/
42. US Midwest (12 states) ~570,000 jobs
http://www.cleanjobsmidwest.com/compare/
43. US Midwest (12 states) ~570,000 jobs
http://www.cleanjobsmidwest.com/compare/
44. US Midwest (12 states) ~570,000 jobs
http://www.cleanjobsmidwest.com/compare/
45. US Midwest (12 states) ~570,000 jobs
97 new jobs in Benton county (population ~9000) at an
average pay of $40,000 with good benefits and paid
vacation days
http://www.benton4biz.com/tours
46. BlueGreen® Alliance
“The BlueGreen Alliance unites America’s largest labor unions and its most
influential environmental organizations to identify ways today’s
environmental challenges can create and maintain quality jobs and build a
stronger, fairer economy. ”
Motto: Good Jobs, Clean Environment, Green Economy
● From conflict to collaboration, they are an example of a successful
organization finding solutions that satisfy sustainability goals (economic,
social and environmental)
● We no longer have to choose between good jobs and nature
● We have to and can create good jobs that are in balance with nature and
serve local communities
http://www.bluegreenalliance.org/
47. 2016 Year of Organization for Change on
Energy, Climate Change Agreement and the Sustainable
Development post-2015 Agenda
Leaders of Energy without Borders:
Energy Transition, Green Jobs,
Sustainable Development and Growth
5th May 2016: Open Google Hangout
Adriaan Kamp – Founder, and Founder EFOW
48. Contents of Session
1. Setting the Scene
2. Our invitation to do well
3. Ready for a New Formula?
4. Wrap-up
49. 2016 Year of Organization for Change on
Energy, Climate Change Agreement and the
Sustainable Development post-2015 Agenda
64. Contents of Session
1. Setting the Scene
2. Our invitation to do well
3. Ready for a New Formula?
4. Wrap-up
65. A New Business WorthyNess Pledge
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals provide a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to end poverty, combat climate
change and fight injustice and inequality. By applying
innovation, resources and expertise, I will pursue the business
opportunities inherent in building greener, more equitable
and inclusive societies
I am a business leader who knows that business cannot
succeed in societies that fail. I will do my utmost to be
businessworthy in all my efforts, and true to my business to
support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. I
call on my peers to do the same.
66. Country Categories
• OECD- USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, Australia
• (Richer, Resource based) OPEC/ GasPec
• China Inc., India Inc.
• Developing (without Resources)
• Developing (with Resources)
• Least developed. Poor.
68. The Rise of a new middle-class ( 3 Billion) – in MegaCities
and more people live in Greater Tokyo (35m) than in all of Canada
The top 10 cities by population:
1. Tokyo, (34 million)
2. Seoul (24.4 million)
3. Guangzhou (24.2 million)
4. Mexico City (23.4 million)
5. Delhi (23.2 million)
6. Mumbai (22.8 million)
7. New York (22.2 million)
8. Sao Paolo (20.9 million)
9. Manila (19.6 million)
10. Shanghai (19.4 million)
All above fit comfortably into the list
Of Top-50 nations by population
69. Contents of Session
1. Setting the Scene
2. Our invitation to do well
3. Ready for a New Formula?
4. Wrap-up
70.
71. Pathways for Jobs
Energy & Non-Energy
Mainstream
• Governments (1)
• Energy Corporates and Incumbents (2)
• New Entrants/ Innovators/ Game-changers (3)
• Non-Energy Sectors/ Green Growth/ UN SDGs (4)
1+2+3+4 +5= Hybrid Eco-system
Bottoms-up
• Community, Start-up Community (5)