Addressing the Unemployment Crisis

The Green Renaissance: How to Rebuild the Global Economy by UN CC:Learn

Feb 26, 202100:40:26Government & Organizations

COVID-19 has caused a seismic shift in the world of work. With up to 500 million jobs said to be lost due to the impacts of the pandemic, how can green jobs reverse this trend? Why must governments ensure that a green re...

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