1、1Work towards netzero in Asia Pacific The rise of the Green Collarworkforce in a just transitionJune 20232Work towards net zero in Asia PacificWork towards net zero in Asia Pacific01Contents0102030405060708Foreword 02Executive summary 04Asia Pacifics workforce vulnerability 12The rise of the Green C

2、ollar workforce in Asia Pacific 18Securing a just transition 26How Asia Pacific governments can lead the workforce transition 32The Green Collar workforce policy agenda 40Technical appendix 6202Work towards net zero in Asia PacificWe have entered the period of consequences of inaction on climate cha

3、nge.Due to the increasing frequency alongside intensity of extreme weather and existing socioeconomic vulnerabilities,the Asia Pacific region is one of the worlds most exposed regions to climate change.These two factors are causing immense suffering and vast damage to our communities,ecosystems and

4、infrastructure without rapid decarbonisation,the losses will continue to mount.The decisions Asia Pacific leaders make over the next decade will be felt across the world.But currently the collective climate commitments of Asia Pacific countries and all countries globally are falling short of what is

5、 needed to avert the worst impacts of climate change.Through coordinated action,Asia Pacific countries can drive global efforts to turn the tide on the climate crisis and reap the benefits of global leadership.But we need the skills to drive the transition and harness Asia Pacifics unique position,e

6、nsuring people are equitably equipped,prepared and able to be resilient as we contend with the ongoing impacts of climate change while enabling the required economic transitions.Harnessing the power of Asia Pacific workforce will be the difference between success and failure.People,their ingenuity,h