Global changes and local contexts: Skills and jobs for an inclusive green transition for mining regions

OnlineNov 15, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Adaptation & resilience Jobs, skills & education Mitigation

Description

Impacts of the net-zero transition are being felt strongly at the local level and vary significantly between regions. Resource-rich mining regions will need to diversify their economies and manage the structural adjustment costs of phasing out activities linked to fossil fuels. At the same time, some will benefit from the growing demand for minerals critical to green technologies, which is expected to more than double by 2030. This session will discuss how place-based policies can prepare local labour markets and raise workforce skills levels to facilitate long-term sustainable economic development. What skills and training policies are needed for mining regions to prosper in the green and digital transition? How can mounting skilled labour shortages be sufficiently addressed? How can government and the private sector best work together to boost local economic growth?

Moderated by

Photinie Koutsavlis

Mining Association of Canada

Vice President, Economic Affairs and Climate Change

https://www.linkedin.com/in/photinie-koutsavlis-2a62b544/?originalSubdomain=ca

Speakers

FHM

Fiona Haslam McKenzie

University of Western Australia

Director, Centre for Regional Development

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-haslam-mckenzie-4362631a/

Lukas Kleine-Rueschkamp

OECD

Acting Head of Unit, Local Employment and Skills

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukas-kleine-rueschkamp-21b1291b0/

Lars Lindblom

AB Samarkand2015

CEO

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lars-lindblom-90008a31/?originalSubdomain=se

Frederik Moch

German Trade Union Confederation (DGB)

Head of Department for Structural, Industry and Services Policy

Jesus Portillo

Regional Government of Andalusia, Spain

General Director of Mines

Andres Sanabria

OECD

Coordinator, OECD Mining Regions and Cities Initiative

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