Abstract
This paper investigates labour market transitions towards green employment in Viet Nam, and its relationship to social protection. Using a task-based approach and longitudinal labour force survey data we reveal that green jobs remain limited, accounting for only 15 percent of total employment. Our findings also show that transition rates vary significantly by demographic characteristics. Younger workers and women face greater difficulties in accessing green employment. Educational attainment is a key determinant, and individuals with tertiary education are more likely to move into green occupations in Viet Nam. Social insurance coverage is positively associated with transitions from brown or neutral to green jobs among those with tertiary education and is also linked to a lower likelihood of moving from green to brown occupations. In contrast, social insurance does not appear to facilitate the transitions to green occupations for less educated workers. These findings highlight the need for integrated policy frameworks combining social protection and education to promote inclusive green transitions in developing countries.