Appendix – Workforce Development

Climate Workforce Readiness: The Climate Adaptation Competency Framework

There are many unknown implications of climate change on labour markets. However, climate change will undoubtedly have broad consequences for employment, including workforce regulations, the growth of new green jobs, and identifying skills gaps.

Developing Workforce Readiness for Climate Change

Join RRU President Philip Steenkamp and Dr. Robin Cox, program head for the MA in Climate Action Leadership and Graduate Diploma programs, as they discuss workforce readiness for climate change and how you can use the new Climate Adaptation Competency Framework created by the Adaptation Learning Network to advance climate action in your organization.

Future of Work: Adapting to Climate Change

How will the climate crisis change the way we work, what careers are emerging out of the climate crisis, and how will organizations shape the future of work in all career areas and job types? Hear from our expert panellists on the future of work in relation to climate adaptation, climate-change mitigation, and net-zero initiatives.