世界能源行业就业矛盾凸显

Group 1 - The global energy sector is creating jobs at an unprecedented rate, with employment expected to exceed 76 million by 2024, reflecting a growth rate of 2.2%, nearly double the overall economic growth rate [1] - The electricity sector is the largest employer in the energy industry, contributing nearly three-quarters of new jobs, driven primarily by the solar photovoltaic industry, along with nuclear power, grid construction, and energy storage [1] - The traditional energy sector shows resilience, with coal industry employment in countries like India, China, and Indonesia recovering to 8% above 2019 levels, while the oil and gas sector has largely regained jobs lost during the pandemic [1] Group 2 - Employment growth in the energy sector is projected to slow to 1.3% by 2025, reflecting ongoing labor market tensions and increased geopolitical and trade uncertainties [2] - There is a significant shortage of skilled labor in the energy sector, with over half of the 700 surveyed energy-related organizations reporting recruitment bottlenecks for key positions, particularly technical roles [2] - To address the skills gap, the global energy sector needs to increase the number of qualified new entrants by 40% by 2030, requiring an estimated annual investment of $2.6 billion, which represents only 0.1% of global education spending [2] Group 3 - Solutions to the skills shortage require collaboration across multiple sectors, with barriers to energy training including cost, income loss, and limited awareness of training programs [3] - Recommendations include targeted learning incentives, expanded apprenticeship programs, and continuous investment in training facilities, along with internal reskilling within the energy sector [3] - China's talent cultivation model, which integrates government guidance, enterprise leadership, and institutional participation, serves as a significant reference for global energy talent development [3]