8 Days to COP15 Copenhagen
Climate change is the most pressing social and economic challenge we face, and Australians will be hit hard if we do not respond urgently to climate change.

Unions have been working hard at both national and international levels to accelerate real, workable and equitable solutions to this major problem.

Economic research commissioned by the ACTU demonstrates that Australia still has an unparalleled opportunity to create hundreds of thousands of ‘green collar’ jobs.

Australia’s natural competitive advantage combined with our globally recognised skills and expertise can be harnessed to create real industry development and export opportunities.

The report ‘Green Gold Rush, How ambitious environmental policy can make Australia a leader in the global race for green jobs’ produced in conjunction with the Australian Conservation Foundation outlines findings and recommendations which achieved strong cross industry support, presented under three national priority areas:
• leadership on environment and industry policy
• environmental market priorities, industry codes and standards
• strategic industry and skills investment planning

ACTU / ACF Report;
http://www.actu.asn.au/Images/Dynamic/attachments/6211/Green_Gold%20_Rush_final.pdf

COP15 Copenhagen;
http://en.cop15.dk/frontpage