Green and digital transitions are interconnected and mutually reinforcing. While digital technologies facilitate the monitoring and management of environmental resources and processes, sustainability principles can guide the development and deployment of digital solutions in a responsible manner. Potential job losses due to digitalisation may be partially compensated by the green transition. Both transitions also create new jobs and require new skills for the successful and just transition for all.
This session will address the following questions:
What are essential effects from the green and digital transitions on jobs and skills?
What skills (digital and beyond) are required to minimize and mitigate the impact of climate change, including from the digital transition itself?
What are policy measures and good practice examples of skills development for just green and digital transitions?
Moderator
Ms Anne Shannon Baxter
Senior Advocacy Manager
GSMA
Panelists
Ms Olga Strietska-Ilina
Area Lead on Skills for the Future of Work
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Skills for the green and digital transitions
Ms Nanko Madu
Director of Programmes
AfriLabs
Harnessing innovation for Africa\’s green and digital transition
Dr Mindel Van de Laar
Director, Capacity Development Office
United Nations University – MERIT and Maastricht University
Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Skills for the twin green and digital transition
Mr Robert Marinkovic
Adviser for Climate Change and Green Economy
International Organisation of Employers (IOE)
Skills for the green and digital transition
