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Asia-Pacific’s energy transition demands a labour market transformation

With a skilled and supported workforce, the region’s clean energy future will leave no one behind

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    • The Bac Lieu wind farm in southern Vietnam. Many Asia-Pacific economies are targeting substantial increases in clean electricity generation by 2035.
    • The Bac Lieu wind farm in southern Vietnam. Many Asia-Pacific economies are targeting substantial increases in clean electricity generation by 2035. PHOTO: BT FILE

    Lin Yang, Su Bin and Da Zhang

    Published Thu, May 28, 2026 · 07:15 AM

    THE Asia-Pacific region stands at the centre of the global energy transition. It accounts for roughly half of global greenhouse gas emissions and will drive the majority of future energy demand growth.

    Its transition is therefore decisive for global climate outcomes.

    Governments across the region have responded with ambitious renewable energy targets, expanding policy frameworks and rapidly increasing investment in clean energy.

    Asia-Pacificenergy transitionLabour MarketJobs and skillsRenewable energy

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