POLICY REFORMS FOR GREEN JOBS: STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE LABOR MARKETS IN CENTRAL ASIA
Abstract
he accelerating global transition to a green economy requires innovative labor market reforms that can ensure economic resilience, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. Central Asian countries face a unique challenge: how to reposition their labor markets away from resource-intensive industries toward green, knowledge-based sectors. This article analyzes the current situation of green jobs and sustainable labor policies in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan
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