Cities in the international climate network C40 have made notable progress in building a green economy: in 81 megacities, 21 million people are already working in green and social occupations. The goal is to reach 50 million jobs by 2030. More than 10% of all jobs in these cities now fall into the green category — meaning roles that help reduce emissions, protect the environment and support human well-being.
Particular attention is being paid to inclusion: cities are developing training and support programmes for people who previously faced barriers to employment.
At the same time, bike-sharing is growing rapidly across Europe: more than 150 cities have already introduced such services. EY analysts estimate the economic benefit of bike-sharing at 305 million euros a year, and say this figure could triple by 2030.
Megacities are increasingly making themselves heard not only as centres of life, but also as engines of climate transformation. They are not waiting for global agreements, but acting. And green economy is not an abstract idea, but about very concrete jobs with decent pay and meaning.
