国际组织联合报告显示：循环经济为可持续发展提供机遇

Core Insights - The report highlights the significant role of informal employment in the circular economy, with over half of the jobs in this sector being informal, providing opportunities for decent work and sustainable development [1][2]. Employment Statistics - Globally, 121 million to 142 million people are directly engaged in circular economy activities, accounting for 5% to 5.8% of total employment, with actual numbers likely higher due to unreported informal jobs [2] - Among the reported circular economy jobs, over 74 million are informal, representing more than 50% of the total [2] - Specific sectors show high rates of informal employment, such as 58.4% in urban public transport, 48.9% in automotive repair and second-hand retail, and 72.7% in personal and household goods repair [2] Contribution to Sustainable Development - The circular economy positively impacts environmental sustainability by reducing resource extraction, waste generation, carbon emissions, and pollution, while promoting the recycling of renewable materials [3] - Economically, it decreases reliance on single-use resources and enhances supply chain resilience [3] - Socially, it provides job opportunities for informal workers and improves equity and accessibility in shared services like public transport [3] Employment Characteristics - Repair and maintenance work constitutes 46% of circular economy jobs, representing a key intersection of "green jobs and sustainable employment" [3] - The circular economy is becoming a crucial employment engine for sustainable development through labor-intensive roles, skill enhancement, and the transition to a service-oriented economy [3] Challenges and Recommendations for Informal Employment - Informal employment is central to the circular economy but also represents its most vulnerable aspect, with workers facing low and uncertain incomes, lack of social security, high occupational risks, and inadequate tools and technology [4] - Protecting informal workers is essential for advancing the circular economy, necessitating legal recognition and practical pathways for formalization [4] - Recommendations include expanding social security coverage, improving conditions for informal workers, and extending occupational safety and health regulations to cover informal workers and micro-enterprises [4]