Green jobs creation through sustainable refurbishment in the developing countries

Ramin Kievani; Joseph H.M Tah; Esra Kurul; Henry Habanda

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Green jobs creation through sustainable refurbishment in the developing countries

Ramin Kievani, Joseph H.M Tah, Esra Kurul and Henry Habanda

Working paper (International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Programme), WP.275, ILO

2010

Abstract

green jobs

employment creation

construction industry

environmental protection

residential construction

developing countries

Air Pollution

Brazil

Netherlands

South Africa

Investigates the extent to which the renovation of building stock in view of a better energy efficiency will impact on employment creation. Gives cases studies from Brazil, the Netherlands and South Africa on experiences made with residential construction. Estimates how many jobs can be created through the implementation of photovoltaic technologies, technologies for water heating and insulation, etc.

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Title: Green jobs creation through sustainable refurbishment in the developing countries
Creators: Ramin Kievani
Joseph H.M Tah
Esra Kurul
Henry Habanda
Contributors: International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Department.
International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Programme.
Publisher: ILO; Geneva
Date published: 2010
Series: Working paper (International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Programme); WP.275
Number of pages: vi, 75 p. :statistics
ISBN: 9789221236108; 9789221236115
Language: English
Asset Type: working paper
Record Identifier: 995219329002676
Table of contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Climate change and the construction industry -- 3. Energy efficiency policies and employment implications -- 4. Sustainable refurbishment activities and potential green jobs -- 5. Summary and concluding remarks.