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Global employment in renewable energy reached 12.7 million last year, a jump of 700,000 new jobs in one year, despite the lingering effects of Covid-19 and the growing energy crisis, according to a new report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Worldwide employment in renewable energy industry reached 12.7 million in 2021, a jump of 700,000 new jobs in one year, despite Covid and energy crisis. Of this, solar energy sector was found to be the fastest-growing with it providing 4.3 million jobs.
World leaders urged to "put people first" by investing in their future wellbeing
NEW YORK, 23rd September, 2022 (WAM) -- A year after the UN launched an initiative to accelerate green and digital job creation, and expand social protection, the Secretary-General on Friday urged world leaders to "put people first" by making massive investments in their future wellbeing. According to António Guterres, the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions aims to rebalance societies by putting decent jobs and social protection at the centre of sustainable development. "The path of inaction leads to economic collapse...
Global renewable energy jobs hit 12.7 mln, with China accounting for 42 pct: report-