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The Climate Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy by 2030 Could Create 25 Million Jobs Worldwide. However, Brazil, with its Renewable Energy Resources, Has the Potential to Stand Out in This Scenario.
The climate transition, an increasingly prominent topic in global discussions about the future of the planet, promises to bring significant changes not only to the environment but also to the economy and the generation of new jobs in the energy sector.
According to an analysis by the American consultancy Boston Consulting Group and the World Economic Forum, this transition could increase socioeconomic inequalities in various countries.
From Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energies: 78 Million Jobs at Stake
According to data released by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the transition towards a low-carbon economy by 2030 has the potential to create approximately 103 million additional jobs globally.
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Brazilian scientists are simultaneously advancing two research projects on clean hydrogen and driving solutions that could transform the energy matrix, enhance industrial competitiveness, and accelerate large-scale emission reduction targets.
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Advancement in renewable energy: A R$ 150 million project launched by Petrobras and Finep aims to create state-of-the-art electrolyzers for green hydrogen, strengthening national research and preparing Brazil to compete in a billion-dollar energy market.
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Illiterate or semi-literate grandmothers were trained to repair solar systems, open rural workshops, and light up homes that still depended on kerosene.
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The world has bet on green hydrogen as the fuel of the future, but now faces the side effect: producing 1 kilogram requires about 9 liters of ultrapure water, and the largest projects on the planet are precisely in the driest regions of the Earth, where water is already scarce for people.
However, the shift to a renewable energy matrix will also result in the loss of around 78 million jobs, resulting in a net gain of approximately 25 million new opportunities.
Despite these optimistic projections, experts emphasize the importance of ensuring a fair transition for all sectors of society.
This is one of the greatest challenges faced in this process, as the climate transition can create significant social limitations.
High Costs, Great Hopes: The Path to Clean Energy
One of the main obstacles identified is the high cost involved in installing infrastructures for clean energy.
Moreover, areas traditionally dependent on polluting industries, such as coal and oil, will face a drastic reduction in jobs, which will increase the level of socioeconomic vulnerability in some regions.
However, even with these challenges, expectations are that the green market and its associated sectors will create more jobs than those that will be lost.
Studies indicate that approximately 36% of these new opportunities will require specialization, which will encourage professionals to seek further knowledge and obtain relevant credentials.
Brazil, for its part, presents great potential to stand out in this climate transition scenario.
With abundant resources in biofuels, green hydrogen, and renewable energies, the country can attract investments and capital for the sustainable development of this green market.
This would not only boost the economy but also contribute to the generation of new jobs and the reduction of socioeconomic inequalities.
Source: Exame
