Green jobs creation through sustainable refurbishment in the developing countries

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

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: green jobs; employment creation; construction industry; air pollution; environmental protection.; residential construction; emplois verts; création d'emploi; bâtiment et travaux publics; pollution atmosphérique; protection de l'environnement; construction résidentielle; empleos verdes; creación de empleos; industria de la construcción; contaminación atmosférica; protección ambiental; construcción residencial (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 75 pages
Date: 2010
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