This document summarizes a report on skills for green jobs in Europe. It finds that while European countries have implemented economic stimulus packages focused on clean technologies, there are no overarching national strategies targeting green skills needs. It also notes that Europe suffers from weaknesses in its overall skills base, particularly in STEM fields, that limit its capacity for green growth more than shortages in specialized green skills. Few skills needed for the low-carbon transition are truly new, but anticipating demand is key so workers can develop existing skills to support green sectors.
The document discusses green jobs and the growing green economy. It provides statistics on the current and projected number of green jobs globally, which is estimated to be in the tens of millions currently and could reach 15-60 million in the future. Popular green job fields include renewable energy, green building, environmental engineering, sustainability and more. The renewable energy sector is growing rapidly, especially in developing economies, and already employs over 5 million people globally. California, Florida, Maryland, New York and Virginia are hot regions for green job growth in the United States.
A presentation emphasizing the need to focus on skill development in occupations that people have already trained in rather than relying on the creation of new green jobs.
This document provides information about green business and green jobs. It begins with historical context on air pollution problems in Los Angeles in the 1940s-50s and the initial regulatory responses. It then discusses the importance of sustainability and conservation for green business. Various sectors that are involved in green business are identified, including manufacturing, transportation, construction, and real estate. Concepts around green building design and renewable energy are explained. The growth and future prospects of green jobs are also outlined.
Trajnostni razvoj in Lizbonska strategijaŽiga Turk
The document discusses the convergence of the EU's Lisbon Strategy and Sustainable Development Strategy. It argues that climate change presents both risks and opportunities for economic growth. Specifically, addressing climate change through innovation in green technologies and industries could create new businesses and jobs. However, transitioning to a low-carbon economy will require substantial investment. The document advocates making sustainable development a central pillar and priority within the EU's Lisbon Strategy to spur green economic growth.
One definition of Green jobs is that they contribute substantially to preserving or restoring environmental quality. They impact agriculture, manufacturing, research & development, administrative, and service activities. Green energy jobs are a vital type of green-collar jobs that are growing in number and have a secure future.
For more information please visit: http://www.GreenCollarVets.org
The document discusses green jobs and the growing green economy. It provides statistics on the current and projected number of green jobs globally, which is estimated to be in the tens of millions currently and could reach 15-60 million in the future. Popular green job fields include renewable energy, green building, environmental engineering, sustainability and more. The renewable energy sector is growing rapidly, especially in developing economies, and already employs over 5 million people globally. California, Florida, Maryland, New York and Virginia are hot regions for green job growth in the United States.
A presentation emphasizing the need to focus on skill development in occupations that people have already trained in rather than relying on the creation of new green jobs.
This document provides information about green business and green jobs. It begins with historical context on air pollution problems in Los Angeles in the 1940s-50s and the initial regulatory responses. It then discusses the importance of sustainability and conservation for green business. Various sectors that are involved in green business are identified, including manufacturing, transportation, construction, and real estate. Concepts around green building design and renewable energy are explained. The growth and future prospects of green jobs are also outlined.
Trajnostni razvoj in Lizbonska strategijaŽiga Turk
The document discusses the convergence of the EU's Lisbon Strategy and Sustainable Development Strategy. It argues that climate change presents both risks and opportunities for economic growth. Specifically, addressing climate change through innovation in green technologies and industries could create new businesses and jobs. However, transitioning to a low-carbon economy will require substantial investment. The document advocates making sustainable development a central pillar and priority within the EU's Lisbon Strategy to spur green economic growth.
One definition of Green jobs is that they contribute substantially to preserving or restoring environmental quality. They impact agriculture, manufacturing, research & development, administrative, and service activities. Green energy jobs are a vital type of green-collar jobs that are growing in number and have a secure future.
For more information please visit: http://www.GreenCollarVets.org
Green skills and innovation for inclusive growthMario Verissimo
The greening of the economy is a shared goal for advanced and less advanced
economies alike, particularly where sustained and inclusive employment is an
objective for policy-makers. However, the challenges of such greening, and the
implications for employment and skills, vary across regions and countries.
Circular Economy and Clean Energy Towards Achieving the 2030 SDGsCircular Economy Asia
The document discusses waste to energy and the circular economy in relation to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It provides context on SDG 7 which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy. Examples are given of how waste can be converted to biogas and clean energy. The circular economy is defined as an industrial system that eliminates waste and aims for resource restoration. Practical solutions discussed include industrial symbiosis and closed loop production. Case studies look at biomass utilization in Japan and waste treatment following disasters.
Middle Class Task Force. Green Jobs: A Pathway To A Strong Middle ClassObama White House
This is a report from the White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families: The Task Force is a major initiative targeted at raising the living standards of middle-class, working families in America. It is comprised of top-level administration policy makers, and in addition to regular meetings, it will conduct outreach sessions with representatives of labor, business, and the advocacy communities. More information is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/strongmiddleclass/
Webinar: Meeting the decarbonisation challenge: the role of ccsGlobal CCS Institute
The presentation discussed the role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in meeting decarbonization targets according to research from the Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project. CCS plays a significant role in the decarbonization pathways of many countries, especially in electricity generation and industrial processes like oil and gas production. The research finds that CCS is critical to reducing emissions from industry in Australia and could account for 20% of the country's electricity by 2050 while still allowing for strong economic growth.
1. Circular economy and sustainability - https://www.forbes.com/sites/thebakersinstitute/2021/08/03/a-circular-economy-does-not-necessarily-translate-to-sustainability/?sh=4c8d5c4261a7
2. Singapore and the circular economy - https://www.forbes.com/sites/thebakersinstitute/2021/08/03/a-circular-economy-does-not-necessarily-translate-to-sustainability/?sh=4c8d5c4261a7
3. eVehicles - https://www.ft.com/content/e88e00e3-0a0c-469a-986b-1ffda60b6aee
4. Risk mitigation - https://www.commercialriskonline.com/insurers-have-power-to-influence-climate-change-says-airmics-ceo/
5. China and metals - https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-commodities-intervention/analysis-reality-bites-chinas-meddling-cools-but-cant-reverse-hot-commodity-prices-idUSKBN2F50SZ
6. Mining - https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/diggers-&-dealers-2021--critical-metals-give-mining-back-its-groove--says-venturex-boss-bill-beament-10398590
7. Lithium - https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/rio-tinto-readies-ship-trial-lithium-plant-serbia-2021-08-01/
8. Solar Panels and China - https://www.livemint.com/industry/energy/behind-the-rise-of-us-solar-power-a-mountain-of-chinese-coal-11627832701418.html
9. Design issues with renewable plants - https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/solar/renewable-power-plants-need-better-planning-and-design/#gref
10. Risk - https://riskandinsurance.com/7-critical-risks-in-renewable-energy/
11. Countries and renewables - https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/08/02/which-country-is-the-world-leader-in-renewable-energy-in-2021 - Canada produces over 82% of its power from clean sources.
12. GDP - https://www.ft.com/content/9b5e87bc-bfb5-4708-a91f-e1e3a6d606ff
Eco 370 eco370 eco 370 education for service uopstudy.comUOPCourseHelp
This document provides an overview and instructions for the weekly assignments in the ECO 370 Environmental Economics course. It includes instructions for completing worksheets, reports, and presentations on topics such as willingness to pay, environmental and economic impact assessments, benefit-cost analyses, energy policies, and international environmental agreements. Students are asked to analyze cases and propose solutions to address the economic and environmental impacts of issues like geothermal leasing, surface mining, city energy use, and global agreements.
This document provides an overview of clean technology in the United States, including summaries of various sources on power generation, subsidies under Obama, and reactions to Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. It also includes Paul Young's bio and contact information, as well as data on CO2 emissions by country.
This report provides recommendations for governments on supporting the responsible use of AI for climate action. It recommends that governments 1) support AI applications that can help mitigate and adapt to climate change through funding research, developing infrastructure, and facilitating deployment; 2) reduce AI's negative climate impacts by incorporating climate considerations into AI policies and funding; and 3) build implementation, evaluation, and governance capabilities for assessing and shaping AI's role in climate action. The report aims to guide government action on harnessing AI's potential while mitigating its risks for climate change.
Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability and has integrated sustainability into its overall corporate strategy. It uses a Planet & Society barometer to measure and drive sustainability performance across five key areas: climate, circular economy, ethics, development, and health & equity. The barometer score accounts for compensation and incentives for thousands of employees. Schneider Electric has received numerous sustainability awards and rankings in recognition of its longstanding leadership and competitive performance in sustainability.
The document summarizes the sustainable development opportunities of India's "Make in India" manufacturing initiative through the use of green technology. It discusses how investing in renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro power can boost economic growth while preventing environmental degradation. The study found that while increased manufacturing will benefit the economy, pollution from factories threatens natural resources if not mitigated by sustainable practices. To balance development and conservation, the government provides incentives for companies to incorporate recycling, emissions reduction, and renewable energy into their operations. Harnessing solar power in particular could help India sustainably meet its growing energy needs while conserving limited natural resources for future generations.
Energy Efficiency: A Sign of Personal Virtue or an Untapped Business Opportun...Sasin SEC
by Peter du Pont, Vice-President, Government & Clean Energy Consulting, Nexant Inc.
According to the Asian Development Bank, a total of $944 billion of investment will be needed in energy savings opportunities by 2020 in order for China, India, and Southeast Asian countries to meet their national targets for EE and greenhouse gas emission reductions. Yet only a fraction of this investment is currently being planned. This talk will address the proverbial $20 bill lying on the ground and describe why there are so few takers, and what is needed to “sex” up energy efficiency so that it becomes a more broadly bankable business opportunity. It will describe different business and regulatory models for stimulating investments in energy efficiency in buildings, factories, and the transport sector.
Dr. Peter du Pont leads the clean energy initiatives at Nexant Asia and has more than 25 years of experience developing sustainable energy and efficiency programs in the U.S. and Asia.
The circular economy - benefits to South African supply chainsTristan Wiggill
A White Paper by Peter Desmond MBA, MA, FCA, FRSA, Management Consultant and Founder Director, Growth International, UK. Delivered during SAPICS 2016 in South Africa.
Our modern economy currently operates through a linear approach where products are made, used and disposed of. This Linear Economy is powered by increasingly expensive fossil fuels, relies on continual economic growth and generates waste. An alternative approach is a Circular Economy. This is an industrial system which benefits business, society and nature; it aims to reuse products and materials to realise their maximum value. The Circular Economy is estimated to be worth $4.5 trillion per annum and capable of removing all new CO2 emissions generated by global GDP growth over the next 15 years (COP21).
This document discusses ways that web developers can help address climate change through greener development practices. It recommends reducing personal impacts through actions like eating less meat, using green electricity, driving electric vehicles, and offsetting remaining emissions. For companies, it suggests starting to measure carbon footprints, advocating for change within organizations, improving back-end efficiency through tools like PHP 7, optimizing for reduced bandwidth usage, and selling these practices by noting their cost-saving and accessibility benefits in addition to environmental impacts. The document closes by encouraging joining a climate advocacy group and identifying areas where one's technical stack overuses energy.
This document discusses the risks and opportunities that climate change presents for super fund investments. It emphasizes that super funds should take a long-term view of carbon risk and opportunity as part of their fiduciary duty. Deep emissions cuts are needed to limit global warming, which will require a major economic transformation towards renewable energy and energy efficiency. Super funds can play a role by supporting low-carbon initiatives, engaging with companies, and advocating for effective climate policy. They must be prepared for potential surprises and not assume change will be gradual.
This document summarizes a seminar presentation on the green economy. It defines the green economy as increasing development without harming natural resources through cleaner industries and more efficient resource use. It discusses green economy indicators, initiatives in countries like China and India, and challenges to achieving a greener economy, including financial barriers and lack of environmental awareness. While a green economy may create jobs and markets for green technologies, critics argue it could increase costs for developing countries. The presentation concludes that green investments and policies are crucial for long-term environmental and economic sustainability.
Huge corporations ranging from Intel to Walmart are all stepping up the game, showing that profitability doesn’t need to be compromised in pursuit of sustainability. https://www.sterlitepower.com/blog/working-towards-world-where-sustainability-and-innovation-walk-hand-hand
Ian Brooks - University of the West of EnglandGo Green
This document summarizes a presentation about how information technology (IT) can both help and hinder business sustainability efforts. It discusses how the IT industry contributes to climate change and various social and environmental issues through its large carbon footprint and issues in supply chains. However, IT also presents opportunities to reduce emissions by 20% through applications like smart grids and telecommuting. The presentation encourages businesses to manage IT sustainability issues and leverage IT's potential to support sustainability goals in areas like operations and procurement.
Recognition of competences (formal, informal, non formal) in the field of renewable energy. Good practices, examples, how to implement with an European approach. A (free) guide issued by different countries, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Poland.
Handbook on constructing composite indicatorssagittarian
This document provides a guide for constructing and using composite indicators. It aims to contribute to a better understanding of composite indicators and improve techniques for building them. The handbook contains guidelines to help construct composite indicators that compare and rank country performance in areas such as competitiveness and innovation. It outlines steps for developing a theoretical framework, selecting variables, handling missing data, conducting multivariate analysis, normalizing data, weighting variables, testing robustness, and presenting results. The handbook also establishes a quality framework for assessing composite indicators.
EPA Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5: Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials Roadshow presentation by Alice Wemaere (EPA) and Mark Sweeney (Enterprise Ireland) in UCD Dublin
Green skills and innovation for inclusive growthMario Verissimo
The greening of the economy is a shared goal for advanced and less advanced
economies alike, particularly where sustained and inclusive employment is an
objective for policy-makers. However, the challenges of such greening, and the
implications for employment and skills, vary across regions and countries.
Circular Economy and Clean Energy Towards Achieving the 2030 SDGsCircular Economy Asia
The document discusses waste to energy and the circular economy in relation to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It provides context on SDG 7 which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy. Examples are given of how waste can be converted to biogas and clean energy. The circular economy is defined as an industrial system that eliminates waste and aims for resource restoration. Practical solutions discussed include industrial symbiosis and closed loop production. Case studies look at biomass utilization in Japan and waste treatment following disasters.
Middle Class Task Force. Green Jobs: A Pathway To A Strong Middle ClassObama White House
This is a report from the White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families: The Task Force is a major initiative targeted at raising the living standards of middle-class, working families in America. It is comprised of top-level administration policy makers, and in addition to regular meetings, it will conduct outreach sessions with representatives of labor, business, and the advocacy communities. More information is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/strongmiddleclass/
Webinar: Meeting the decarbonisation challenge: the role of ccsGlobal CCS Institute
The presentation discussed the role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in meeting decarbonization targets according to research from the Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project. CCS plays a significant role in the decarbonization pathways of many countries, especially in electricity generation and industrial processes like oil and gas production. The research finds that CCS is critical to reducing emissions from industry in Australia and could account for 20% of the country's electricity by 2050 while still allowing for strong economic growth.
1. Circular economy and sustainability - https://www.forbes.com/sites/thebakersinstitute/2021/08/03/a-circular-economy-does-not-necessarily-translate-to-sustainability/?sh=4c8d5c4261a7
2. Singapore and the circular economy - https://www.forbes.com/sites/thebakersinstitute/2021/08/03/a-circular-economy-does-not-necessarily-translate-to-sustainability/?sh=4c8d5c4261a7
3. eVehicles - https://www.ft.com/content/e88e00e3-0a0c-469a-986b-1ffda60b6aee
4. Risk mitigation - https://www.commercialriskonline.com/insurers-have-power-to-influence-climate-change-says-airmics-ceo/
5. China and metals - https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-commodities-intervention/analysis-reality-bites-chinas-meddling-cools-but-cant-reverse-hot-commodity-prices-idUSKBN2F50SZ
6. Mining - https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/diggers-&-dealers-2021--critical-metals-give-mining-back-its-groove--says-venturex-boss-bill-beament-10398590
7. Lithium - https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/rio-tinto-readies-ship-trial-lithium-plant-serbia-2021-08-01/
8. Solar Panels and China - https://www.livemint.com/industry/energy/behind-the-rise-of-us-solar-power-a-mountain-of-chinese-coal-11627832701418.html
9. Design issues with renewable plants - https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/solar/renewable-power-plants-need-better-planning-and-design/#gref
10. Risk - https://riskandinsurance.com/7-critical-risks-in-renewable-energy/
11. Countries and renewables - https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/08/02/which-country-is-the-world-leader-in-renewable-energy-in-2021 - Canada produces over 82% of its power from clean sources.
12. GDP - https://www.ft.com/content/9b5e87bc-bfb5-4708-a91f-e1e3a6d606ff
Eco 370 eco370 eco 370 education for service uopstudy.comUOPCourseHelp
This document provides an overview and instructions for the weekly assignments in the ECO 370 Environmental Economics course. It includes instructions for completing worksheets, reports, and presentations on topics such as willingness to pay, environmental and economic impact assessments, benefit-cost analyses, energy policies, and international environmental agreements. Students are asked to analyze cases and propose solutions to address the economic and environmental impacts of issues like geothermal leasing, surface mining, city energy use, and global agreements.
This document provides an overview of clean technology in the United States, including summaries of various sources on power generation, subsidies under Obama, and reactions to Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. It also includes Paul Young's bio and contact information, as well as data on CO2 emissions by country.
This report provides recommendations for governments on supporting the responsible use of AI for climate action. It recommends that governments 1) support AI applications that can help mitigate and adapt to climate change through funding research, developing infrastructure, and facilitating deployment; 2) reduce AI's negative climate impacts by incorporating climate considerations into AI policies and funding; and 3) build implementation, evaluation, and governance capabilities for assessing and shaping AI's role in climate action. The report aims to guide government action on harnessing AI's potential while mitigating its risks for climate change.
Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability and has integrated sustainability into its overall corporate strategy. It uses a Planet & Society barometer to measure and drive sustainability performance across five key areas: climate, circular economy, ethics, development, and health & equity. The barometer score accounts for compensation and incentives for thousands of employees. Schneider Electric has received numerous sustainability awards and rankings in recognition of its longstanding leadership and competitive performance in sustainability.
The document summarizes the sustainable development opportunities of India's "Make in India" manufacturing initiative through the use of green technology. It discusses how investing in renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro power can boost economic growth while preventing environmental degradation. The study found that while increased manufacturing will benefit the economy, pollution from factories threatens natural resources if not mitigated by sustainable practices. To balance development and conservation, the government provides incentives for companies to incorporate recycling, emissions reduction, and renewable energy into their operations. Harnessing solar power in particular could help India sustainably meet its growing energy needs while conserving limited natural resources for future generations.
Energy Efficiency: A Sign of Personal Virtue or an Untapped Business Opportun...Sasin SEC
by Peter du Pont, Vice-President, Government & Clean Energy Consulting, Nexant Inc.
According to the Asian Development Bank, a total of $944 billion of investment will be needed in energy savings opportunities by 2020 in order for China, India, and Southeast Asian countries to meet their national targets for EE and greenhouse gas emission reductions. Yet only a fraction of this investment is currently being planned. This talk will address the proverbial $20 bill lying on the ground and describe why there are so few takers, and what is needed to “sex” up energy efficiency so that it becomes a more broadly bankable business opportunity. It will describe different business and regulatory models for stimulating investments in energy efficiency in buildings, factories, and the transport sector.
Dr. Peter du Pont leads the clean energy initiatives at Nexant Asia and has more than 25 years of experience developing sustainable energy and efficiency programs in the U.S. and Asia.
The circular economy - benefits to South African supply chainsTristan Wiggill
A White Paper by Peter Desmond MBA, MA, FCA, FRSA, Management Consultant and Founder Director, Growth International, UK. Delivered during SAPICS 2016 in South Africa.
Our modern economy currently operates through a linear approach where products are made, used and disposed of. This Linear Economy is powered by increasingly expensive fossil fuels, relies on continual economic growth and generates waste. An alternative approach is a Circular Economy. This is an industrial system which benefits business, society and nature; it aims to reuse products and materials to realise their maximum value. The Circular Economy is estimated to be worth $4.5 trillion per annum and capable of removing all new CO2 emissions generated by global GDP growth over the next 15 years (COP21).
This document discusses ways that web developers can help address climate change through greener development practices. It recommends reducing personal impacts through actions like eating less meat, using green electricity, driving electric vehicles, and offsetting remaining emissions. For companies, it suggests starting to measure carbon footprints, advocating for change within organizations, improving back-end efficiency through tools like PHP 7, optimizing for reduced bandwidth usage, and selling these practices by noting their cost-saving and accessibility benefits in addition to environmental impacts. The document closes by encouraging joining a climate advocacy group and identifying areas where one's technical stack overuses energy.
This document discusses the risks and opportunities that climate change presents for super fund investments. It emphasizes that super funds should take a long-term view of carbon risk and opportunity as part of their fiduciary duty. Deep emissions cuts are needed to limit global warming, which will require a major economic transformation towards renewable energy and energy efficiency. Super funds can play a role by supporting low-carbon initiatives, engaging with companies, and advocating for effective climate policy. They must be prepared for potential surprises and not assume change will be gradual.
This document summarizes a seminar presentation on the green economy. It defines the green economy as increasing development without harming natural resources through cleaner industries and more efficient resource use. It discusses green economy indicators, initiatives in countries like China and India, and challenges to achieving a greener economy, including financial barriers and lack of environmental awareness. While a green economy may create jobs and markets for green technologies, critics argue it could increase costs for developing countries. The presentation concludes that green investments and policies are crucial for long-term environmental and economic sustainability.
Huge corporations ranging from Intel to Walmart are all stepping up the game, showing that profitability doesn’t need to be compromised in pursuit of sustainability. https://www.sterlitepower.com/blog/working-towards-world-where-sustainability-and-innovation-walk-hand-hand
Ian Brooks - University of the West of EnglandGo Green
This document summarizes a presentation about how information technology (IT) can both help and hinder business sustainability efforts. It discusses how the IT industry contributes to climate change and various social and environmental issues through its large carbon footprint and issues in supply chains. However, IT also presents opportunities to reduce emissions by 20% through applications like smart grids and telecommuting. The presentation encourages businesses to manage IT sustainability issues and leverage IT's potential to support sustainability goals in areas like operations and procurement.
Recognition of competences (formal, informal, non formal) in the field of renewable energy. Good practices, examples, how to implement with an European approach. A (free) guide issued by different countries, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Poland.
Handbook on constructing composite indicatorssagittarian
This document provides a guide for constructing and using composite indicators. It aims to contribute to a better understanding of composite indicators and improve techniques for building them. The handbook contains guidelines to help construct composite indicators that compare and rank country performance in areas such as competitiveness and innovation. It outlines steps for developing a theoretical framework, selecting variables, handling missing data, conducting multivariate analysis, normalizing data, weighting variables, testing robustness, and presenting results. The handbook also establishes a quality framework for assessing composite indicators.
EPA Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5: Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials Roadshow presentation by Alice Wemaere (EPA) and Mark Sweeney (Enterprise Ireland) in UCD Dublin
EPA Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5: Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials Roadshow presentation by Alice Wemaere (EPA) and Mark Sweeney (Enterprise Ireland) in DCU, Dublin
The document provides an assessment report on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). It begins with an introduction to EPR, defining it as a policy that shifts responsibility for end-of-life product management from governments to producers. It then discusses global EPR trends, perspectives on EPR in Egypt, and concludes with recommendations, such as developing an EPR policy framework in Egypt through stakeholder consultation.
EPA Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5: Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials Roadshow presentation by Alice Wemaere (EPA) and Mark Sweeney (Enterprise Ireland) in NUIG, Galway
EPA Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5: Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials Roadshow presentation by Alice Wemaere (EPA) and Mark Sweeney (Enterprise Ireland) in UCC Cork
Informe final: "Mapeo y análisis de las tecnologías posibles para el aprendiz...Juan Jesús Baño Egea
Informe final: 'Mapeo y análisis de las tecnologías posibles para el aprendizaje (MATEL)' estudio llevado a cabo por la AEIE MENON red en nombre de la Comisión Europea, Centro Común de Investigación, Instituto de Prospectiva Tecnológica. El informe sintetiza los principales mensajes recogidos de las tres fases del estudio: consulta en línea, el análisis del estado de la técnica y un taller de hojas de ruta. Se identificaron ocho clusters tecnológicos y una serie de tecnologías clave relacionadas que pueden permitir la innovación del aprendizaje y el cambio educativo.
EPA Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5: Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials Roadshow presentation by Alice Wemaere (EPA) and Mark Sweeney (Enterprise Ireland) in DCU 05.05.16
This document summarizes a study that maps European research excellence related to developing climate services from concepts to piloting. It identifies the top 10 European institutes participating in relevant projects and analyzes 72 projects across 7 sub-themes: weather, agriculture, water, energy, society, atmosphere, and coastal/marine. For each sub-theme it lists the number of projects and top 5 participating organizations. The document outlines the goals of developing climate service concepts for decision-making and impact areas like market uptake. It provides guidance on forming project consortia and proposals for the 2017 funding call.
Recommendations to the System and Policy Makers in order to improve workplaces for people with disabilities through ergonomic design. Recommendations carried out by ERGO WORK project (deliverable D43).
PES and the Greening Labour Market Clobes OECD CFE
Presentation delivered at the OECD RTTA workshop on "The green transition: What role for
regional public employment services?" held on 12 May 2023 in Trento, Italy
More info: https://oe.cd/4YW
EPA Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5: Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials Roadshow presentation by Alice Wemaere (EPA) and Mark Sweeney (Enterprise Ireland) in NUI, Galway 27.04.16
World Employment and Social Outlook 2018: Greening with JobsMassa Critica
This document is the World Employment and Social Outlook 2018 report by the International Labour Organization that discusses the relationship between employment, social issues, and the environment. The main points are:
1) Achieving environmental sustainability can create jobs as the green economy will be a major source of future job growth.
2) Transitioning to a low-carbon economy and embracing the circular economy could result in net job gains by creating around 24 million new jobs.
3) The right policies are needed to promote green industries and ensure decent work, support workers' transition to new sectors, and protect those who may lose jobs due to environmental changes.
Partnership as the driver of R&D and innovationSteve Rogers
The document discusses the evolution of the European Union's research policy and initiatives to strengthen partnerships in research and development. It outlines the EU's goals of creating an open and competitive European Research Area to drive innovation. Key initiatives discussed include Joint Technology Initiatives between the EU, member states, and industry to fund large-scale research in strategic areas, as well as Public-Private Partnerships under the EU's economic recovery package focused on energy, factories of the future, and green cars. The document also examines monitoring reports on previous research framework programs and challenges around stagnating research investment levels in Europe.
The third IT-Shape meeting, attended by representatives of the 10 project partners, took place on 24th and 25th October 2014 at the Irish Computer Society in Dublin. The Dublin meeting followed the Italian meeting which took place in April in Pontedera. The meetings occur regularly to evaluate, discuss and set new activities to be carried out by the project group.
The document discusses the inclusion of an Environmental Awareness Module (EAM) within Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs in Spain from a European perspective. It analyzes the development, objectives, and evaluation of the EAM, and considers the situation at the European level. The authors propose a program model and set of quality indicators for integrating EAM into VET courses based on research and a study visit. They conclude that sustainability requires a systematic, complex thinking approach and the application of constructivist principles to address traditional productivist views of VET.
This document provides a summary of Gerald Busca's career experience and qualifications. It outlines his 15 years of experience in business development, project management, technology transfer, and innovation. It details positions he held at the University of Nottingham developing collaborative R&D projects with European partners and SMEs, including developing a £4.9M bio refinery project. It also lists his educational background including a PhD in waste treatment technologies and 7 related publications.
EPA Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5: Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials Roadshow presentation by Alice Wemaere (EPA) and Mark Sweeney (Enterprise Ireland) in Queens University, Belfast
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/how-axelera-ai-uses-digital-compute-in-memory-to-deliver-fast-and-energy-efficient-computer-vision-a-presentation-from-axelera-ai/
Bram Verhoef, Head of Machine Learning at Axelera AI, presents the “How Axelera AI Uses Digital Compute-in-memory to Deliver Fast and Energy-efficient Computer Vision” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
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In this presentation, Verhoef unveils his company’s pioneering chip technology and demonstrates its capacity to deliver exceptional frames-per-second performance across a range of standard computer vision networks typical of applications in security, surveillance and the industrial sector. This shows that advanced computer vision can be accessible and efficient, even at the very edge of our technological ecosystem.
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1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
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5. The European Centre for the Development
of Vocational Training (Cedefop) is the European Union's
reference centre for vocational education and training.
We provide information on and analyses of vocational
education and training systems, policies, research and practice.
Cedefop was established in 1975
by Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75.
Europe 123, 570 01 Thessaloniki (Pylea), GREECE
PO Box 22427, 551 02 Thessaloniki, GREECE
Tel. +30 2310490111, Fax +30 2310490020
E-mail: info@cedefop.europa.eu
www.cedefop.europa.eu
Aviana Bulgarelli, Director
Christian Lettmayr, Deputy Director
Peter Kreiml, Chair of the Governing Board
6.
7. Foreword
Climate change and environmental degradation are jeopardising livelihoods
and future sustainability in many areas of economic activity around the world.
Alongside other drivers of change such as globalisation and rapid
technological change, they are causing important shifts in labour markets and
skills needs. Public policies and enterprise strategies in many areas follow
calls for innovative, clean and greener economies. Availability of skills for
green jobs plays a crucial role in triggering change and facilitating just and
timely transitions.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Cedefop launched a global
research project to investigate skills needs for structural shifts caused by
greening the economy, new and changing occupational profiles, and major
skills constraints.
The skills for green jobs project is embedded in the green jobs initiative, a
joint initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the ILO,
the International Employers Organisation (IOE) and the International Trade
Union Confederation (ITUC), to assess, analyse and create decent jobs as a
consequence of the needed environmental policies.
At European level this work contributes to the Europe 2020 strategy
(European Commission, 2010) in which sustainable growth means building a
resource-efficient and competitive economy, reinforcing the competitive
advantages of businesses, particularly in manufacturing and SMEs, and
through assisting consumers to value resource-efficiency.
The work of the two organisations – Cedefop and ILO – complemented
each other in respecting areas of institutional expertise. While Cedefop
covered research in the EU region, the ILO concentrated on other parts of the
world. Both organisations have contributed their knowledge on vocational
training and the labour market resulting in many case studies and analyses of
broader relevance.
This European synthesis report was prepared under the responsibility of
Cedefop. It explores skills development in response to the greening agenda
at national, regional and local levels in six Member States: Denmark,
Germany, Estonia, Spain, France and the UK. The report Skills for green jobs:
8. a global view (ILO, 2010), which compares experiences of 21 countries at very
different stages of development across the world, including those in the EU,
was prepared by the ILO and published separately (1
).
Many examples of good practice demonstrate that public policy, together
with private initiatives, can foster expansion of green transformation and
harness energy efficiency and renewable energy potential, all of which
requires transformation of the skills base. Skills development responses need
to focus on adding to existing competences, emphasising core skills, including
those in mathematics, engineering, technology and science.
Every job can potentially become greener. Understanding the environmental
impact of a job, and its possible contribution to greener economies, needs to
be mainstreamed into education and training systems. Integrating sustainable
development and environmental issues into existing qualifications and
capturing new and emerging skill needs on the greening job market are a
massive task.
Countries experiences in skill response strategies vary. Some countries
are developing innovative strategies and policies to respond to changing skill
needs; others are adjusting existing mechanisms and systems. The report has
assembled case studies across a wide spectrum of challenges which offer a
broad array of approaches to promote transition to new labour-market
requirements and greening workplaces with sustainable, productive and
decent employment.
Aviana Bulgarelli Christine Evans-Klock
Director of Cedefop Director of the Skills
and Employability Department
International Labour Organisation
Skills for green jobs
European synthesis report2
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) The report covers Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia,
France, Germany, India, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Mali, the Philippines, South Africa, Spain,
Thailand, Uganda, the UK and the US. The global report and full versions of background country
reports can be found at http://www.ilo.org/skills
9. Acknowledgements
This European synthesis report is a joint effort and reflects the
contributions of all those working on the project. Peter Szovics
from Cedefop ensured the overall coordination and
management of the project. Valuable contributions were also
made by other Cedefop experts, namely Manfred Tessaring,
Alena Zukersteinova and Eleonora Waltraud Schmid.
Cedefop would like to acknowledge the contribution of James
Medhurst (research team leader), Vanessa Foo and Jeppe
Graugaard from GHK Consulting in cooperation with the
Danish Technological Institute, Economix Research &
Consulting and Centro de Estudios Económicos Tomillo. They
gathered and carried out the analysis of the material and
drafted and presented their findings to Cedefop. The country
reports, including case studies (2
), belong to the study contract
with Cedefop No 2009-0134/AO/RPA/PSZO-AZU-Skills-
green-jobs/004/09. Country reports benefited from major
contributions from Kurt Vogler-Ludwig, Luisa Stock, Ida Bayer,
Hanne Shapiro, Olav Aarna, Elvira Gonzales, Fernando del
Rio, Cristina Castellanos, Cecile Mathou, Steph
Charalambous, Michael Lawrie and Shane Beadle. The list of
country experts is provided in the full country reports.
This project was conducted in cooperation with the
International Labour Organisation and will result in the Global
synthesis report, to be published in 2010. Many thanks go to
Olga Strietska-Ilina and her team members Christine
Hofmann, Mercedes Duran Haro and Shinyoung Jeon who
commented on the emerging findings.
Parts of this publication were presented during the technical
validation workshop on skills for green jobs held in Geneva on
17 and 18 May 2010.
Acknowledgements 3
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) Full country reports with case studies are available online at:
www.cedefop.europa.eu
10. Table of contents
Foreword 1
Acknowledgements 3
Executive summary 6
Introduction 16
1. Environmental challenges and skills response strategies 17
1.1. Environmental challenges and strategies 17
1.2. Green stimulus packages 18
1.3. Sectoral focus of recent environmental strategies and programmes 20
1.4. Development of skills response strategies as part of environmental
strategies and programmes 20
2. Emerging skill requirements 23
2.1. Green restructuring 23
2.2. New occupations and greening existing occupations 25
2.3. Overview of occupations generating demand for green skills 27
3. Approaches to anticipating skills needs 29
3.1. Tools and institutional frameworks 29
3.2. Anticipating green skill needs as the basis for skills responses 31
4. Responses to skills needs 33
4.1. Skills responses to greening occupations within existing
education and training systems 33
4.2. Regional/local and sectoral/company responses
to greening occupations 36
4.3. Skills responses in green restructuring 38
5. Conclusions and recommendations 39
5.1. Conclusions 39
5.1.1. Environmental strategies and skills responses 39
5.1.2. Environmental skill needs 40
5.1.3. Anticipating skills needs 41
5.1.4. Developing skills responses 41
11. 5.2. Recommendations 42
5.2.1. Strategic responses 42
5.2.2. Anticipating skills needs 42
5.2.3. Supporting skills responses 43
List of abbreviations 44
References 45
Annexes
1. Summary of key findings in Denmark 46
2. Summary of key findings in Germany 56
3. Summary of key findings in Estonia 66
4. Summary of key findings in Spain 76
5. Summary of key findings in France 84
6. Summary of key findings in the UK 97
Tables and boxes
Tables
1. Examples of upskilling to new occupations 10
2. Overview of green stimulus packages in each Member State
and the major components 19
3. Overview of Member States case studies on green skills 28
Boxes
1. Europe s skills in science and technology underpin its long-term
competitiveness 9
2. A region leads the way in wave energy 12
3. Mobilisation plan for green jobs in France (2009) 22
4. Green restructuring 24
5. New green jobs – Old wine in new bottles? 25
6. Competences for cleantech occupations 26
7. Reconfiguring the UK skills response system 30
8. Working together to analyse skills needs for the renewable energy sector 31
9. Training solar energy entrepreneurs through the green hiring
programme in Spain 35
10. Furthering ecodesign in France 36
11. Skills response for renewable energy production in Navarre region 37
12. Upskilling workers in the financial services sector for carbon trading 37
13. Reskilling workers in the power sector in Estonia 38
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12. Executive summary
The potential for green job creation is enormous – and the case for
government support to drive this forward is clear – industry cannot do
it alone.
The case for moving towards a low-carbon economy and achieving green,
sustainable growth has been well documented over recent years. It has gained
further ground as governments look for ways out of the economic downturn
and means for reducing unemployment at the same time as meeting their
climate change obligations, renewing energy infrastructure and complying with
other environmental legislation.
Research shows that green investments, particularly in renewable energy
and ecoconstruction, are potentially significant engines for job creation. A study
recently commissioned by the UK government estimated that 400 000 gross
jobs could be created by 2015 if plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
were realised (Innovas, 2009). In the US, money invested in energy efficiency
and renewable energy is estimated to produce between two and a half and
four times as many jobs as the same dollar invested in producing energy from
oil (Pollin et al., 2009).
Government intervention is crucial to support this job creation. Government
action to reduce damage to the environment and health is often a prerequisite
for developing markets for greener technologies and services. Even when
such policies are in place, investing in development of new technologies can
be prohibitively risky for businesses and expensive in the early stages. As in
other sectors, specific measures from the innovation policy toolkit may be
needed to address market failures that impede development and deployment
of new green technologies. Government subsidies for research and early
stage deployment can accelerate innovation and provide a signal of certainty
to industry that they too should be coinvesting in, for instance, clean energy.
The challenges of funding innovation are particularly acute for small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They tend to have greater problems
accessing finance (made worse by the current economic recession). SMEs
also face barriers in accessing affordable training to upskill and take advantage
of new market opportunities. Persuading the workforce to upskill requires
convincing them that it is both affordable and profitable. A recent survey found
13. that although most electricians were keen to train in photovoltaic installation,
they were reluctant to pay the training provider EUR 2 050 to do so (3
).
Industry is beginning to take a more proactive role in meeting climate
change obligations, driven by considerations such as:
(a) new markets growing around greenhouse gas emissions, [reduction
targets] from carbon credit trading to [...] new technologies and processes
[...];
(b) global supply chains responding to changing regulatory requirements and
purchasing demands;
(c) response to consumer demand and companies [...] seeking [...] first mover
competitive advantage by developing, deploying and selling low emissions
services and products;
(d) rising economic costs associated with climate change – [... reflected by the
fact] several large insurers now [... rate] climate change as a top risk
along[side ...] terrorism [...] (BVET, 2009, p. 8).
However, as governments and industry increase efforts to take advantage
of the economic opportunities provided by the low-carbon economy, the need
to ensure there is a workforce with the skills required to exploit those
opportunities becomes more pressing. Growth in demand is likely to increase
competition for workers with high-level, specialist skills. The skills strategies
developed by governments with the private sector need to recognise and
anticipate this demand to ensure new and existing workers are equipped to
support and share in the success of these future growth sectors.
Europe’s policy-makers now need to ensure that their support for skills
and training matches the focus and ambition of their strategies for
promoting investment in green innovation and infrastructure.
The European Union s (EU) new strategy for sustainable growth and jobs,
Europe 2020, puts innovation and green growth at the heart of its blueprint for
competitiveness. It follows on from the European economic recovery plan, a
fiscal stimulus of around EUR 200 billion launched in 2008 that focused
investment on clean technologies and infrastructure.
In Member States reviewed in this study, economic stimulus packages have
been directed towards the same types of activity – construction, the
Executive summary 7
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) Quoted in the workshop Green skills, green jobs: opportunities for the south west low-carbon
economy , South-West Observatory Skills and Learning, in the UK on 27 November 2009.
14. automotive sector, energy efficiency and renewable energy. However, there
are no explicit overarching national strategies targeting green skills needs in
any of the six Member States in this study. Some Member States are moving
faster than others to rectify this, with France launching its recent mobilisation
plan for green jobs (4
), and the UK government recently launching a
consultation exercise, entitled Meeting the low carbon skills challenge (BIS,
2010).
The fundamental weaknesses in the EU’s skills base matter more to its
capacity for green growth than shortages in specialist ‘green tech’ know-how.
The EU suffers from systemic weaknesses in its skills base which limit its
productivity and competitiveness in today s economy, and reduce its capacity
to exploit the opportunities offered by green growth. These deficits in
management skills and technical job-specific skills (many of which are related
to science, technology, engineering and mathematics [STEM]) are a greater
concern than shortages of new green skills.
Indeed, there is consensus that few of the critical skills for transition to a low-
carbon economy are new. The French Ministry of Education states that very
few jobs today are based purely on new competences (Ministère de
l Éducation, forthcoming). The Aldersgate Group, a high-level coalition group
of UK businesses, politicians and environmental groups, suggested that the
fundamental skills for most environmental or low-carbon jobs already exist,
and that the emphasis of skills investment should be to develop training to
improve existing skills rather than creating new ones.
Demographic and cultural changes are contributing to the skills shortages
experienced in the low-carbon sectors. In some countries, there is a shortage
of engineers able to replace those retiring, resulting in a shortage of people
with the skills to deliver major infrastructure projects. In 2008, 64 000 job
vacancies for engineers in Germany were still open, according to the
calculations of the German Economic Research Institute, a shortage estimated
to cost the German economy around EUR 6.6 billion (Laboratory demographic
change et al., 2009). The lack of availability of engineers remains the largest
problem for the environmental sector in Germany, and is exacerbated by the
fact that graduation rates have been low in recent years and fewer school
Skills for green jobs
European synthesis report8
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) Plan de mobilisation des territoires et des filières sur le développement des métiers de la croissance
verte.
15. graduates are applying for apprenticeships (see Annex 2). Across Europe,
STEM subjects are declining in popularity at secondary and tertiary education
levels.
Fundamentally, the bulk of jobs – whether classed as new green jobs,
existing occupations which require greening skills, or those requiring
retraining – already possess a base of highly relevant skills and simply require
a topping-up of their competences. This topping-up is most likely to be
characterised by additional training to familiarise workers with new concepts
and practices that will enable them to operate in low-carbon industries, but at
a level which is unlikely to be onerous.
Box 1. Europe s skills in science and technology underpin
its long-term competitiveness
Hans van der Loo, head of European Union liaison at Royal Dutch Shell, has
stressed the importance of improving Europe’s competence in mathematics in order
to improve competitiveness. He draws a direct link between technical knowledge
and economic growth, but notes that interest in maths and sciences tends to decline
as countries become more prosperous.
‘Education has long been acknowledged as the cornerstone of Europe’s success.
With the challenges ahead, it will become even more important in determining the
future of Europe’s prosperity and role in the world. Competence in mathematics,
science and technology (MST) is becoming more and more fundamental as a
strategic enabler for a sustainable, innovative and competitive Europe. Yet
shortages in these disciplines are already imminent, calling for measures to
substantially curb this downward trend in enrolment in technical studies and restore
the health of the European talent pipeline’ said van der Loo (EurActiv.com, 2010).
This study shows that the retraining required for workers to convert to an
occupation in an entirely different greener industry, may be less than expected.
Case studies suggest that skills development responses, required to enable
a person to fulfil a new occupation, are often a matter of upskilling, or adding
to existing core skills. For example, workers with experience in shipbuilding
and in the oil and gas sector are highly sought after in the wind-turbine industry
for their skills in welding, surface treatment and outfitting. Table 1 illustrates
how existing occupations can upskill to fulfil new green occupations, mainly
through an add-on of knowledge.
Executive summary 9
16. Table 1. Examples of upskilling to new occupations
Skills for green jobs
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DK
DK
EE
FR
FR
DE
DE
UK
UK
Occupation(s)
Industry
electrician/
energy
technologist
Industrial
operator/
industry
electrician
Construction
worker
Recycling
sector worker
Product
design and
services
Electronic/
mechatronic
technician
Plumber/
electric and
heating
installer
Engineer in
energy sector
Commodity
trader/Broker
Core training
VET
qualifications/
tertiary
engineering
qualifications
VET
qualifications/
upper secondary
qualifications
No professional
standard
General certificate
of vocational
qualification
(CQP)
22 initial training
courses with
varying
specialisation
Initial vocational
training
Initial vocational
training
Tertiary
engineering
qualifications
Tertiary
qualification
New occupation
Manager in
renewable energy
Wind-turbine
operator
Energy auditor
Waste-recycling
operator
Ecodesigner
Wind power
service technician
Solar-energy
entrepreneur/
installations
project designer
Smart-energy
expert/smart-
energy manager
Carbon
trader/broker
Upskilling
Knowledge of energy
sources, ability to integrate
energy systems, project
management
Assembly, installation of
parts, use of tools
Knowledge of energy
systems, data analysis,
project management
Sorting and reception
techniques, knowledge of
conditioning and storage
Integrating environmental
criteria in design process,
integrated assessment and
life cycle analysis
Electronics and hydraulic
systems, safety procedures,
operation and services
Technical training,
knowledge of administrative
procedures, entrepreneurial
skills
Installation and maintenance
of low-carbon technologies,
customer service skills
Practical skills on
functioning of carbon
market, understanding of
trading tools