Digitalisation for Circular Economy and Green Jobs for Youth

The first in a series of UNEMG Nexus Dialogues on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) – “Digitalisation for the circular economy and green jobs for youth” was held in Geneva on 17 May 2023. Hosted by the International Labour Organisation, the event brought together experts and thought leaders from across the UN system to discuss the transformative power of digital technologies in advancing sustainable consumption and production practices and promoting decent and green employment opportunities for youth.
 

The dialogue served as a steppingstone to foster interagency collaboration for SDG12, promoting SCP as vehicle to address the triple planetary crisis and a sustainable economic transformation. The dialogue provided a platform for fruitful discussions with key actors from UN agencies and offered cross-cutting insights on leveraging digitalization for a green economy and green jobs. It highlighted the immense potential of digital technologies in driving the circular economy and emphasized the importance of collaborative policy making to ensure a fair and inclusive transition in countries.