Governments emphasise potential job creations as one of the main beneficial aspects of resource efficiency and circular economy policies. These new jobs would follow the anticipated structural changes in the economy from material-intensive to more labour-intensive activities.
A green recovery from COVID-19 under circular economy principles could possibly provide the opportunity to not only reduce the material intensity of the economy, but to also generate new growth for employment and the economy.
This OECD-WCEFOnline Side Event invites policymakers and representatives from business, NGOs, academia and other stakeholders to learn about the state-of-the-art knowledge on circular policies and expected employment effects.
This event will allow participants to discuss the possible opportunities, pitfalls and limits that CE policies may have for employment. The discussion will also look at opportunities for a circular green recovery from COVID-19. The session will feature presentations of OECD’s work on labour implications of the circular economy transition, followed by a discussion with relevant stakeholders.
The event will take place on the 7th of December.