Dr. Andy Jiang

Biography

Andy Jiang is a PhD candidate at the London School of Economics, specializing in Environmental Economics within the Department of Geography and Environment. His research focuses on the intersection of environmental policy and labor markets, with a particular emphasis on green jobs and skills development in both developing and developed economies. His doctoral work investigates how labor markets adapt to environmental policies in the wake of climate change, paying special attention to emerging green employment opportunities. Andy is particularly interested in understanding how workforce skills evolve to meet the demands of a low-carbon economy, especially in South Asia and other developing regions. Before pursuing his PhD, he gained valuable experience at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the World Bank, contributing to projects that analyze environmental labor markets and green workforce development. This background deeply informs his current research approach, enabling him to bridge theoretical frameworks with practical policy applications. He continues to collaborate with international organizations on projects related to green job identification, skills gap analysis, and labor market transitions in the context of climate change.

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