This World Bank Group report, “Jobs in a Changing Climate” (2025), analyzes how climate risks and climate action are reshaping labor markets across 93 countries. It highlights where job opportunities will grow, where workers are most vulnerable, and what policies are needed to support a fair and resilient transition.
Key Findings:
Adaptation brings strong economic returns, protecting livelihoods and creating jobs through resilient infrastructure and climate-smart investments.
Nature-based solutions generate employment while strengthening ecosystems and reducing climate risks.
Low-emission development creates new job opportunities, but also exposes workers in carbon-intensive sectors, requiring targeted support.
Climate impacts threaten productivity and livelihoods, especially in agriculture and informal sectors.
A just transition is essential, with policies focused on skills training, social protection, and inclusive planning to ensure workers are not left behind.
Coordinated climate and jobs policies are needed across governments, development institutions, and the private sector to unlock sustainable, long-term employment.
