A recent study by the International Labour Organization (ILO) predicted that an increase in heat stress resulting from global warming is projected to lead to global productivity losses equivalent to 80 million full-time jobs in the year 2030.
The new ILO report, “Working on a warmer planet: The impact of heat stress on labour productivity and decent work” states that in 2030, 2.2 per cent of total working hours worldwide will be lost because of higher temperatures, a loss equivalent to 80 million full-time jobs. This is equivalent to global economic losses of US$2,400 billion.
The study suggests that the losses would particularly affect the agricultural and construction sectors, followed by environmental goods and services, garbage collection, emergency, repair work, transportation, tourism, sports, and some industrial activities that use heavy machinery.
Catherine Saget stated “we can expect to see more inequality between low and high income countries and worsening working conditions for the most vulnerable.”
It is worth noting that the challenges posed by climate change are the key focus of ILO’s new Centennial Declaration for the Future of Work.
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