Bridging Policy Pathways for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future of Work in Asia

During the discussion on “Enabling a Just Transition”, several key insights emerged:

• The labour market is being reshaped by a confluence of forces — climate change, the global energy transition, technological shifts, pandemics, trade shocks, and demographic changes.

• Moving away from coal, while necessary, could have cascading effects across sectors and communities.

• A Just Transition demands coordinated action across economies — businesses, workers, and governments alike must adapt on an unprecedented scale.

– Workers will need support to shift between occupations
– Businesses must adopt new technologies and cleaner energy
– Governments must craft agile, inclusive policy frameworks under tight fiscal conditions

The conversation further underscored the urgent need for inclusive and forward-looking policy ecosystems to ensure that no one is left behind.