Green Jobs: A Pathway to a Strong Middle Class

摘要

This overview paper presents and discusses a few of the most important developments in green job over the past few years. Specifically, we examine the following questions and areas of interest regarding green jobs: What is a green job, and what are the characteristics of those jobs; Green jobs in the recovery package; Green jobs in action: a review of ongoing activities in this area; Policies to help promote the creation of green jobs; Leveraging private capital investment in green jobs; Making sure green jobs are good jobs, accessible to all.