The transition to a greener economy risks marginalizing workers if skills development and decent work policies are inadequate. This research project updates the National Green Jobs Human Resource Development (NGJ HRD) Plan 2020-2030 and outlines a comprehensive strategy to create a sustainable workforce amid climate change challenges and sustainability shifts, focusing on green jobs, skills development, and just transition. The plan identifies increasing demand for green jobs across sectors like renewable energy, manufacturing, construction, sustainable agriculture, transport, and ecotourism, and discusses existing labor supply initiatives integrated with green components. Through a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative labor market analysis with qualitative stakeholder consultations, the research reflects sectoral sentiments and challenges on green jobs and proposes strategic actions organized under five goals: enhancing green job opportunities, strengthening skills development, promoting awareness, fostering inclusive participation and social protection, and monitoring progress.
Keywords: Green jobs, Skills development, Just transition, Sustainable workforce
RESEARCHERS: Son, Athena Mari E. | Gamboa, Jayvy R.