The green transition is set to transform labour markets, yet its impact remains difficult to measure. This paper critically examines the occupational approach-based on task-based measures-which is the most widely used framework among researchers and institutions for estimating green employment....

To address climate change concerns, Japan is accelerating the greening of its economy. In this paper we analyze the characteristics of the workers that are contributing to the green transition and estimate the so-called green wage premium. Using propriety data from a recent worker-level survey...

Mexico City, that boasts the first place in electricity consumption among urban centers in the country, is actively advancing its energy transition by promoting renewable energies and tapping into its potential for solar and bio-energy. As households in emerging economies drive global energy...

Critical policy mobility literature still does not usually account for transnational opposition dedicated to push back against policy transfer. To address this gap, we examine the case of policy instruments and discourses in support of energy transition and green jobs. In the 2000s, countries...

We study how occupation-related material interest affects environmental voting. Specifically, material interest hinges on the greenness vs. brownness of individual occupational profiles. That is, on the extent to which individuals are expected to benefit vs. lose in a greener economy. We employ...

We study how occupation-related material interest affects environmental voting. Specifically, material interest hinges on the greenness vs. brownness of individual occupational profiles. That is, on the extent to which individuals are expected to benefit vs. lose in a greener economy. We employ...

This paper aims to identify and characterize the potential of green jobs in Argentina, i.e., those that would benefit from a transition to a green economy, using occupational green potential scores calculated in US O*NET data. We apply the greenness scores to Argentine household survey data and...

A significant reallocation of labour towards "green" jobs will be crucial for the transition to a decarbonised economy. Skills mismatches challenge the feasibility of this reallocation, particularly with many developed countries also facing substantial labour shortages. This paper analyses the...

This paper estimates wage differentials between green and non-green jobs (wage greenium) in nine major Latin American countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay), which account for 81% of the region's GDP. We contribute to the recent literature...

Aus dem einleitenden Teil: "Die New-Skills-Gespräche des AMS werden im Auftrag der Abt. Arbeitsmarktforschung und Berufsinformation des AMS Österreich vom Österreichischen Institut für Berufsbildungsforschung gemeinsam mit dem Institut für Bildungsforschung der Wirtschaft umgesetzt....

This study expands the inventory of green job titles by incorporating a global perspective and using contemporary sources. It leverages natural language processing, specifically a retrieval-augmented generation model, to identify green job titles. The process began with a search of academic...

This paper aims to identify and characterize the potential of green jobs in Argentina, i.e., those workers that would benefit from a transition to a green economy, using occupational green potential scores calculated in US O*NET data for the period 2015-2021. We apply the greenness scores to...

This paper aims to identify and characterize the potential of green jobs in Argentina, i.e., those workers that would benefit from a transition to a green economy, using occupational green potential scores calculated in US O*NET data for the period 2015-2021. We apply the greenness scores to...

This paper examines key aspects of green jobs and their impact on the green transition of the EU. It responds to the European Union's commitments as part of the European Green Deal and the Fit for 55 package, and associated measures as part of the Circular Economy Action Plan, Green Deal...

This study investigates labour market transitions to green occupations in France (2017-2021) and Viet Nam (2021-2022) using the longitudinal dimension of labour force surveys in the two countries. According to a task-based definition of green jobs derived from the ISCO-08 classification, our...

A significant reallocation of labour towards "green" jobs will be crucial for the transition to a decarbonised economy. Skills mismatches challenge the feasibility of this reallocation, particularly with many developed countries also facing substantial labour shortages. This paper analyses the...

To adequately prepare the labor force for the green economy, policy makers and workers require a detailed understanding of the nature of green jobs. This study profiles green jobs in the South African labor market. It uses labor force survey data and applies an occupational task-based approach...

Insgesamt stellt sich vor dem Hintergrund des europäischen Green Deals die Frage, wie die neuen Mittel aus dem EU-Budget für arbeitsmarktpolitische Programme, Maßnahmen und Initiativen effektiv verwendet werden können und welchen Beitrag die österreichische Arbeitsmarktpolitik bzw. das AMS...

Mit dem so genannten "European Green Dea"« hat die Europäische Kommission bereits vor geraumer Zeit die Weichen im Hinblick auf die Intensivierung der Bemühungen in Richtung einer umfassenden Energiewende gestellt. Mit dem Ausbruch eines offenen Krieges in der Ukraine im Februar 2022 hat das...

This report discusses the shortcomings of conventional productivity measures that overlook the environmental efforts of firms aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It highlights the importance of utilizing green productivity metrics, such as carbon productivity and green total factor...

This paper estimates wage differentials between green and non-green jobs (wage greenium) in nine major Latin American countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay), which account for 81% of the region’s GDP. We contribute to the recent literature...

Aus dem einleitenden Teil: "Die New-Skills-Gespräche des AMS werden im Auftrag der Abt. Arbeitsmarktforschung und Berufsinformation des AMS Österreich vom Österreichischen Institut für Berufsbildungsforschung gemeinsam mit dem Institut für Bildungsforschung der Wirtschaft umgesetzt....

Municipal solid waste management is an increasingly important priority in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR's Capital City. Municipal solid waste management practices in Vientiane Capital are rapidly evolving, and various actors and stakeholders are providing key support to improve service coverage in...