Women could miss out on the green jobs transition. Here's how to prevent that
Briefly

from Fast Company1 week ago
Policymakers often emphasize integrating oil and gas workers in the green jobs revolution, but women face significant underrepresentation, risking their opportunities in the transition.
Fast Companyhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91218028/women-could-miss-out-on-the-green-jobs-transition-heres-how-to-prevent-that
The International Monetary Fund found that only 6% of women in developed economies have green jobs, compared to over 20% for men, exposing the gender gap in this sector.
Fast Companyhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91218028/women-could-miss-out-on-the-green-jobs-transition-heres-how-to-prevent-that
Experts warn that without targeted efforts to include women in green jobs, the existing gender gap could further widen, jeopardizing both equity and progress towards a sustainable economy.
Fast Companyhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91218028/women-could-miss-out-on-the-green-jobs-transition-heres-how-to-prevent-that
A major contributing factor to the underrepresentation of women in green jobs is the disparity in STEM education, crucial for skills needed in this transition.
Fast Companyhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91218028/women-could-miss-out-on-the-green-jobs-transition-heres-how-to-prevent-that
Read at Fast Company
#green-jobs #gender-equality #stem-education #renewable-energy #workforce-transition
[
|
]