eg magazine sustainability, resource efficiency & climate change

http://www.ippr.org/members/download.asp?f=/ecomm/files/futuregreen.pdf&a=skip

The Institute for Public Policy Research has published a report which argues that the radical steps that are necessary for the UK to meet its climate change obligations will bring them significant opportunities for economic development. The report seeks to address the following questions:

• What is the likely impact of efforts to decarbonise the UK economy on jobs and employment in terms of job numbers, job quality and labour market inequality?

• How can the number of new jobs be maximised?

• How can we ensure that the UK workforce is well placed to take advantage on new job opportunities?

• What lessons can be learnt from other countries that have successfully cultivated new ‘green’ industries?

The report concludes that the Government must take a strong lead to identify and support the growth of areas of strategic interest for the UK and in driving forward the skills agenda and ensuring that training provision is aligned with low-carbon economic development plans.