green jobs

As many as 11.5 million people now work in renewable energy worldwide, but IRENA warns strong policy action essential to sustain growth in the wake of Covid-19

Funding opens in support of the government's Green Home Grants Voucher Scheme to support low carbon retrofitting of fuel-poor building stock

Prioritising green homes, tree planting, and charge points could help tackle mounting job losses, according to new reports from IPPR and REA

Research by UK100 estimates one in every 10 British workers need retraining or reskilling if 2050 net zero goal is to be met

Linking the next phase of the furlough scheme with skills training in green jobs could boost the economy, argues Megan Trethewey of the Conservative Environment Network

Party calls for green jobs blitz, as it launches month-long consultation that seeks views from businesses, industry groups, unions, workers, and campaigners on specific measures that can be taken to kick start a green recovery.

New Economics Foundation report argues more should be done to ensure local communities enjoy economic benefits from new renewables projects

As the New Economics Foundation publishes its report on how to maximise industrial and jobs benefits from Scotland's renewables drive, David Powell explores the key recommendations

Shadow Business Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey will meet workers and businesses across the UK to discuss how the Labour party can meet its green job targets

UK needs urgent rethink of approach to renewables if decarbonisation is to boost jobs and ensure a Just Transition, argues Sue Ferns of Prospect