WUEB scientists join a UN working group: international collaboration

Dr inż. Adam Sulich, prof. WUEB and dr inż. Letycja Sołoducho-Pelc from Wrocław University of Economics and Business are part of a UN-led research team preparing the 2025 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) report. The group is analysing how to accelerate the transition towards green and blue economies through evidence-based recommendations for governments and businesses.

Focus on green jobs

A central theme of the team’s work is green jobs — positions that directly support environmental protection or sustainable resource management. The UN project examines how such roles can drive both ecological progress and employment growth in sectors such as renewable energy, circular economy, and green technologies.

Policy and strategy recommendations

The research analyses how public institutions and enterprises can create conditions that foster a thriving green labour market. Key areas include training programmes, policies promoting sustainable investment, and financial or legislative mechanisms that encourage environmentally responsible business practices.

Building skills for the future

The team emphasises strengthening education and professional skills related to green technologies, helping workers adapt to the demands of modern labour markets.
Dr inż. Adam Sulich, prof. WUEB an expert on green employment, highlights the need for close collaboration between the public and private sectors to create stable conditions for the emergence of new, sustainability-oriented jobs.

Broader perspective: social and economic inclusion

The project also looks at the social and economic dimensions of the green transition, especially gender equality, employee health, and just transformation in green sectors. These aspects are integral to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in an equitable and inclusive way.

Contribution to the 2025 UN SDG report

The team’s findings will feed into a forthcoming UN report that outlines global priorities for sustainable development. The document will provide practical guidance for supporting economies through environmental and social transformation, with a strong focus on developing green jobs as a key component of future economic policy.