Accelerating Skills for a Green Future: Executive Summary – Philippines

As countries advance ambitious climate goals, workforce readiness is essential. This executive summary highlights EDC’s Philippines case study on green jobs and skills in six sectors, offering “quick wins” to accelerate progress by linking workforce development with climate strategies and expanding opportunities for youth, informal workers, and marginalized groups.

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Authors:

Kimberley Kerr, Madelyn Cunningham, Milena Novy-Marx, Saengroj Srisaawsakraisorn

Services:

Design & DevelopmentImplementationResearch & Evaluation

Services:

Design & DevelopmentImplementationResearch & Evaluation

Media Type:

PDF

Resource Type:

Fact sheet

Focus Area:

Education Workforce & SystemsSTEM Education & Workforce DevelopmentYouth & Workforce Development

Project:

Our World, Our WorkUSAID Philippines Opportunity 2.0

Project:

Our World, Our WorkUSAID Philippines Opportunity 2.0

Date:

2025

Region:

Asia

Our Purpose

We work with partners worldwide to advance every person’s journey to learn, work, and be well.

Learn

Ignite curiosity to explore, question, and unlock innovation

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Work

Develop economic opportunities that drive progress

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Be Well

Build foundations for resilient, thriving communities

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