Key lessons emphasize the importance of sustaining clean energy growth, tackling slowing growth rates, carefully interpreting data, ensuring profitable investments, and managing geopolitical tensions in the transition.

A recent report reveals that green hydrogen and biofuels could generate up to 2 million jobs in the EU and UK by 2040, highlighting the need for green skills and collaborative efforts to align skills with industry demands.

The IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2024 highlights growth in clean energy jobs, led by EVs, solar PV, and wind. While advanced economies and China lead, skill gaps and fossil fuel job losses present challenges.

Digitalization and sustainability are reshaping workforces, driving demand for new skills and creating talent shortages. Strategic workforce management is vital for bridging gaps and preparing talent for future demands.

The 2024 Renewable Energy and Jobs report by IRENA reveals that global employment in the sector reached 16.2 million jobs in 2023, led by solar PV, with China, the EU, and Brazil as the top contributors.

The Global Good Green Jobs in C40 Cities report indicates nearly 10% of jobs in major cities are green, highlighting the pivotal role of urban centers in driving the green economy transition.

A recent Ernst & Young e-book reveals that the green transition will reduce fossil fuel jobs but increase overall employment through direct and indirect green jobs, though regional impacts will vary.

The shift to renewable energy is creating new job opportunities and roles. To succeed in this evolving sector, it is important to develop key skills and abilities that align with these emerging demands.

There is a strong demand for a skilled workforce in Africa's green economy, as 3.3 million direct jobs are expected to be created by 2030 across various sectors, with solar energy playing a significant role.

The importance of green skills is increasing in the global job market. A recent LinkedIn study provides compelling evidence of this green wave that is sweeping across various industries.