UN report urges inclusive policies for major economic transitions
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A UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs report warns that AI, renewable energy and other economic transitions could exclude vulnerable communities. It recommends reskilling, digital access, support for fossil-fuel-dependent communities and broader measures of progress.
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A UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs report warns that artificial intelligence, green energy and economic transitions risk leaving vulnerable communities behind.
“AI, green energy and economic transitions risk leaving vulnerable communities behind”
The report identifies women, young people, older persons, persons with disabilities, migrants, Indigenous Peoples and low-income communities as particularly vulnerable.
“Women, young people, older persons, persons with disabilities, migrants, Indigenous Peoples and low-income communities are particularly vulnerable”
The report urges governments to invest in continuous training and reskilling for workers whose jobs may be replaced or transformed by artificial intelligence.
“invest in continuous training and reskilling for workers whose jobs may be replaced or transformed”