Because India has been an agrarian economy, ‘green jobs’ have long existed in the country. However, the phenomena of green...
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Green Jobs in France Seem to be Rapidly Increasing
Green jobs in France fall under the umbrella label of green economy, l’économie verte. This concept comprises, on the one...
EU Focus on the Bioeconomy Holds Great Promise for the Growth of Green Jobs
Eco-industry has played a large role in the sustenance of the EU’s economy. The European Environment State and Outlook Report...
China Leads Green Jobs in Renewable Energy Sector / 国在可再生能源领域引领绿色就业潮流
Green jobs have been on China’s agenda since 2006, when it became one of the first member countries to collaborate...
Green Jobs Appear in 90% of the 500 Jobs Listed in Canada’s Occupational Codes
Green Jobs Profile As Canada’s Columbia Institute explains, countries worldwide are planning the “decarbonizing” of infrastructure, industries, and economies as...
Green Jobs are a Growing Part of Brazil’s Economy but the Government Could Do More to Encourage Green Job Growth
Green jobs (or as it is called in Portuguese “emprego verde”) are already a huge part of Brazil’s economy. According...
Green Job Opportunities in Australia Being Ignored By Current Government
Despite Australia’s status as the biggest exporter of fossil fuels in the world, there are relatively few Australian jobs in...
Climate Justice Concerns Amongst Ethnic Communities in Northern Thailand
A report published in August 2018 shows how climate justice concerns have impacted the “adaptation of girls and young women...
The Link Between Systemic Racism and Climate Change in the US
In the United States, the greatest burden of climate impacts are disproportionately borne by low-income communities of color. Extreme weather...
In the UK, Climate Justice Is a Class Issue
In the UK, climate justice is above all else a class issue. Low-income households will suffer the most for a...
There is A Need to Organize an Effective Opposition for Climate Justice in Turkey
The concept of climate justice is quite new to social movements in Turkey. There are many demographic segments in the...
Spanish Climate Migrants Strongly Correlated with Climate Justice
Much of Spain is at risk for climate disasters and changing landscapes over the coming decades, yet most of their...
Rural Dwellers, Already Prone to Geopolitical and Economic Marginalization, are Predominantly Affected by Climate Change in South Africa
South Africa is ranked as the second most inequitable country in the world. South Africa’s vulnerability to climate change is...
Climate Justice in Saudi Arabia Should be Targeted at Smallholder Farmers, Fishermen, and Low-Income Urban Dwellers
Smallholder farmers and fishermen are particularly at risk to the effects of climate change because they rely on the environment...
The Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Peoples Has Received Little Attention in Russia
The most vulnerable part of the Russian population that can expect the greatest risk of lifestyle changes under the influence...
Mexico Needs Better Policies to Address Climate Justice
Climate justice addresses the needs of those who are least responsible for climate change and often suffer the gravest of...
Extreme Weather Events Surfaces Climate Needs of Elderly and Those Living Near Flood-Prone Areas in Japan
Over the past decade, Japan has experienced a variety of record-breaking extreme weather events, confirming how catastrophic climate change is....
India’s Indigenous Peoples are Key Constituents in Climate Action
India is a large country with interspersed legacy and identity largely driven out of its people and their natural habitats....
Germany Needs Increased Research on the Indirect Impacts of Climate Change
In Germany, Climate Justice or “Klimagerechtigkeit” is defined as the right for every human being to ‘use’ the atmosphere without...
Overseas Populations and Poor People Most Threatened by Climate Change in France
Thanks to its geographical location and high level of economic development, France is by some measure less impacted by climate...
Climate Justice in China
China is home to 55 ethnic minorities. While many live in rural areas affected by poverty and lack of employment...