Climate Jobs Institute

As the applied research and education partner of the Climate Jobs National Resource Center, we help the labor movement create a positive and proactive vision for tackling the climate crisis at the speed and scale that science demands while maximizing high-quality job creation and economic development.

While many of our reports are roadmaps for specific states to tackle the dual crises of climate and inequality, we also produce reports on underexplored areas, such as the working conditions in the solar industry and expanding access to clean energy jobs through pre-apprenticeship programs.

Welcome to our Commentary section, where we offer shorter-form analyses on current climate policies, programs, and initiatives—all through a high-quality job creation lens. We also initiate and contribute to essential conversations that draw the connection between good green jobs and effective climate action. 

Having the most up-to-date information is important when championing climate jobs. That is why we have developed maps, infographics, and other materials to help you better understand the climate and clean energy landscape.

The Climate Jobs Institute provides year-round opportunities for students to work with our interdisciplinary team on exploratory and state-based labor-climate research. 

Learn more about our research fellowships

As the applied research and education partner of the Climate Jobs National Resource Center, we study the labor and employment impacts of the climate crisis, conduct cutting-edge applied research and analysis, develop labor-climate policy recommendations, and design training and education that helps build the knowledge, confidence, and motivation of the labor movement, elected leaders, and government officials to shape and drive this historic transition to an equitable zero-carbon economy.