UN General Assembly
2021

Only the determination and will of States will allow us to achieve decisive progress. However, we must not forget the importance of placing people at the centre of our decisions so as to avoid a dynamic of winners and losers. The ecological transition requires radical changes that have a direct impact on the daily lives of people, especially the most vulnerable, including on their jobs and consumption habits. Therefore, in the same way that we are leading a just recovery project to overcome the economic crisis, we must also commit ourselves to a just green transition, which we are convinced is the most effective way to reach new levels of progress and well-being. For example, Spain’s integrated national energy and climate plan foresees that our green transition policies will create 250,000 to 350,000 jobs per year. Once again, what is fair for everyone will always benefit everyone.