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Transition-ready Skill and Labor Market

Investing in training programs that develop clean energy and climate-related skills is vital for a just transition, ensuring those impacted by the decline of fossil fuels have fair access to emerging opportunities

2030 Goals

01

Integrate ecological and climate modules into public technical education, at National Service for Industrial Training - SENAI, National Service for Commercial Education- SENAC

02

Scale training for bioeconomy, clean energy, circular economy, and nature-based solutions.

03

Expand green skills access to rural and underserved regions, reducing regional inequalities.

04

Institutionalize partnerships with international bodies such as International Labour Organization , for labor transition diagnostics, curriculum development, and pilot programs.

Status

Moderate Progress

Ecological Transformation Plan incorporates training and reskilling as pillars for sustainable industrial development.

National programs like National Service for Industrial Training - SENAI, National Service for Commercial Education- SENAC, and Pronatec Verde are expanding technical education with sustainability, circular economy, clean technologies, and climate modules, fostering skills in ESG, energy innovation, and green industry workforce development.

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa e Inovação Industrial (EMBRAPII) and BNDES (Brazil Development Bank) support innovation and skills projects aligned with forest bioeconomy and green industry.

Leading Actors

Cooperation is required between these actors and audiences to drive progress foward in Transition-ready Skill and Labor Market.

Public Financial Institutions

Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES)

Multilateral Development Banks

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

International Organizations

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

International Organizations

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Ministries

Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE)

Ministries

Ministry of Education (MEC)

Ministries

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MMA)

Ministries

Ministério da Indústria, Comércio e Serviços (MDIC/)

Other Governmental Organizations

National Service for Industrial Training - SENAI

Other Governmental Organizations

National Service for Commercial Education- SENAC

Other Governmental Organizations

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa e Inovação Industrial - EMBRAPII

Supportive Stakeholders

Instituto do Clima e Sociedade (iCS)

Supportive Stakeholders

Conselho Empresarial de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (CEBDS)

Key Milestones

Showcasing the key reform milestones for Transition-ready Skill and Labor Market that have been addressed at global events.

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Latin America Climate Summit (LACS)

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  • Transition-ready Skill and Labor Market

    Create national skill-forecasting frameworks aligned with climate targets to anticipate workforce needs and guide training investments

  • Domestic Carbon Markets

    Operationalize the Brazilian Emissions Trading System (across all five phases).

Brazil

Plano Safra 2026-2027 announcement

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  • Green Supply Chains

    Scale smallholder inclusion through expanded credit lines, technical assistance, and cooperative support to embed sustainability standards in family farming

  • Transition-ready Skill and Labor Market

    Embed just transition priorities into agricultural and industrial programs, linking training with decarbonization strategies

New York, US

UNGA High-Level Week - United Nations General Assembly

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  • Green Supply Chains

    Safeguard enforcement integrity by maintaining moratoria, licensing standards, and resilient regulatory oversight to protect the credibility of green supply chains

  • Transition-ready Skill and Labor Market

    Expand rural infrastructure, mobility, and technical education to enable smallholders and rural workers to access green economy opportunities

Learn More

Publications and educational material to deepen understanding of Transition-ready Skill and Labor Market.

Skills for Green Jobs in Brazil

Transition-ready Skill and Labor Market

Study mapping green jobs opportunities in Brazil and the skills needed for a just transition to a low-carbon economy.

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BRICS discusses impacts of climate change and just transition on the world of labor

Transition-ready Skill and Labor Market

News release discussing BRICS dialogue on climate change, just transition, and the future of labor markets.

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Ecological Transformation Plan

Transition-ready Skill and Labor Market

Document presenting Brazil’s Ecological Transformation Plan, which integrates economic and fiscal policies to advance a just and sustainable transition.

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