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Global Leaders Unite to Put Jobs and Skills at the Center of the New Economy at COP30

Global Leaders Unite to Put Jobs and Skills at the Center of the New Economy at COP30
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Today at the COP30 UN climate conference, leaders from governments, businesses, civil society and philanthropy launched a new global effort that puts people’s jobs and skills at heart of the transition to a low-carbon and resilient economy.

Developed in collaboration with the COP30 Presidency and a broad coalition of international partners, the Global Initiative on Jobs & Skills for the New Economy aims to accelerate investment in human capital, foster social inclusion, and align workforce development with national climate and economic strategies.

Read the full press release on World Resources Institute (WRI)’s website.

Landing page: Jobs and Skills for the New Economy - An Action Agenda for a People-Centered Climate Transition