Climate Change – Employment Link Requires Business Rethink, Says New IBA GEI Report

Swift and effective action is needed to create new, sustainable economic models to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on the world's working population, states a report published today by the International Bar Association Global Employment Institute (IBA GEI).

Titled Climate Change and Human Resources Policies Report, the 38-page analysis focuses on the relationship between climate change and employment, and aims to contribute to nascent discussions anticipating structural changes to business and the training needs of workforces transitioning to low-carbon economies. The report also highlights potential issues in relation to employment policies, labour law, 'weak' jobs, 'expanding' jobs and new jobs. Further, it draws attention to what some countries are doing to help their nations' employees adjust to industrial change, and how trade unions, employers and educators are working together to deliver green skills training.