2025 Reports

Building a Green Jobs Corps for Equitable Environmental Planning in Belo Horizonte

Winer-Chan, Rose

This case study explores the creation of a Green Jobs Corps in Belo Horizonte to link climate resilience with inclusive economic development. While the city’s Local Climate Action Plan and Master Plan advance emissions reduction, sustainable mobility, and ecosystem restoration, green job training programs remain fragmented and lack strong ties to vulnerable communities. A coordinated cross-sector alliance could expand training, job placements, and accountability, turning climate action into equitable opportunity. By investing in green skills for residents of informal settlements, Belo Horizonte can strengthen adaptation, reduce inequalities, and reinforce its leadership in the global green economy.