This event aligns with the broader COP29 agenda of linking human capital and education with the concept of a just transition—the idea that society must shift toward sustainability while ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all. As the world faces an urgent need for climate action, the role of human capital in this transition cannot be overstated. This event will explore how to activate the workforce—beyond just children and youth—by equipping individuals across all sectors of society with the skills, knowledge, and motivation needed for impactful climate action.
The session will address the following:
- How can we educate and empower the workforce for a just transition?
- How can companies, governments, and institutions collaborate to create meaningful jobs in the green economy while ensuring fairness and equity?
- What radical changes in HR and training systems are required to align with climate goals?
This event will bring together HR leaders, sustainability experts, and advocates to share innovative strategies for activating the workforce, ensuring that human capital plays a central role in achieving climate resilience.
Objectives:
- Question current educational approaches towards climate action and how they can evolve to meet urgent global needs and the just transition pathway.
- Redefine workforce education for the climate era, focusing on creating a just transition.
- Define radical collaboration across sectors, fostering new partnerships for impactful action.
- Share best practices in cultivating change, with real examples of successful models of workforce activation that have catalysed action in industries, companies, and communities.
Moderator
Tecnológico de Monterrey and Philippine Ménager – Comunidad #PorElClima
Speakers
- International Labour Organization (ILO) (TBC)
- Irving Chan Gomez. B Lab
- Prince Osisiadan. SUCCA Africa
- Jane Eisenhardt. Race to Zero and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).