IRENA publishes World Energy Transitions Outlook

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Change in investments, capital markets and policies tabled to realise energy transition dividend of 122 million energy jobs by 2050.

Accelerating energy transitions on a path to climate safety can grow the world’s economy by 2.4 per cent over the expected growth of current plans within the next decade, a new analysis from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows. The Agency’s 1.5°C pathway foresees the creation of up to 122 million energy-related jobs in 2050, more than double today’s 58 million. Renewable energy alone will account for more than a third of all energy jobs employing 43 million people globally, supporting the post-COVID recovery and long-term economic growth. IRENA’s ... More: Official Press Release IRENA

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