According to Amac News: This report was published in the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which was held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Currently, more than 60 million people worldwide are engaged in NbS-related activities that include the conservation, maintenance, restoration, and sustainable use of natural and modified ecosystems.
The largest increases are expected in Africa, Latin America and Arab countries, where the number of people employed in NbS could increase from 2.5 million to more than 13 million by 2030. The share of NbS global employment in these regions will reach more than 40% from about 5% at present.
In low- and middle-income countries where NbS jobs are most labor intensive, there are significant employment opportunities for vulnerable populations.
The report emphasizes that as demand for NbS increases, it is necessary to mobilize additional resources and implement equitable transition measures to ensure broad support for these initiatives.
As NbS grows, higher-skilled roles are also predicted to increase, underscoring the need to develop targeted skills to expand projects and improve job quality.
Key recommendations of the report include strengthening policy frameworks, investing in skills development and increasing worker productivity.