Publication: Measuring green jobs in the energy sector: indicators and thresholds for sustainable employment
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Strathmore University Press
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The energy sector is crucial in transitioning to a green economy for sustainable development and climate change mitigation. Green jobs in this sector support environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social inclusion. However, evaluating green jobs remains difficult due to inconsistencies in definitions, indicators, and data-collection methods.
This study analyzed indicators and thresholds for assessing green jobs. Using the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) as a guiding perspective, the research examined aspects of green employment, including human, social, natural, physical, and financial capital. Exploring these factors, the study revealed insights into the scope, quality, and sustainability of green ener¬gy jobs sector. The results clarify green employment trends, help¬ing policymakers and stakeholders improve job quality, track progress, and align workforce development with sustainability goals. This research supports efforts to ensure that green jobs in the energy sector generate both economic and environmen¬tal benefits, thereby promoting a more inclusive, low-carbon economy.
Keywords: Green jobs, sustainable economy, indicators and thresholds
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Francis Kangure, PhD, was a Postdoctoral Visting Researcher at Strathmore University, focusing on capacity building and skill development in climate change adaptation and mitigation. He is an Organizational Development Lead at the A Energy Company.
Prof Izael Da Silva, PhD, is Deputy Vice Chancellor- Research and Innovation Division - and Renewable Energy Professor at Strathmore University. He is the founder of the university’s Energy Research Centre (SERC) and head of the UNESCO Chair on Climate Change Resilience.
Mr Francis Wachira is an Independent Energy Communications Expert based in Nairobi, Kenya.