Factsheet for measure
SE-2022-1/2171
– measures in Sweden
Governmental investments in green jobs
Regeringen satsar på naturnära jobb
Background information
Maintenance and conservation of forests has an important role in preserving biological diversity in a forest-rich country like Sweden. Investments in the preservation of forests and in particular, investments in protected areas also create jobs. Since the type of job positions created by investing in protected areas often do not require higher education or previous job experience, they benefit young people with weak connection to the labour market.
Content of measure
Between 2022 and 2023, the Swedish Government will invest SEK 20 millions per year (around €2 million) in green jobs (in Swedish 'naturnära jobb'). The aim is to create jobs that are suitable for unemployed young people whose have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The tasks will involve for instance preservation of the protected areas and supporting in the fight against invasive species (different flora that have recently started to grow in Sweden and expand rapidly).The investments in 2022 and 2023 are continuation for the SEK 150 million (€15 million) investment in 2020.
Responsibility for the measure is divided between several authorities. Swedish Forest Agency hires the participants for approximately one year. In addition to regular work tasks, the participates receive training that helps them to better establish themselves in the Swedish labour market.
Investments in green jobs part of the Government's wider investment in protected areas.
Use of measure
At the end of the programme, in total 833 people were employed in the measure throughout the programme period, of which 37% were women. This was just below the goal of 40% women in the programme.
During 2022, 39% of participants had moved on to other jobs or training after being part of the programme. For 2021, the corresponding number was 27%.
Target groups
Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
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National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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Unknown
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Main level of involvement: N/A
Involvement
No information available.
Views and reactions
No information available.
Sectors and occupations
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This case is sector-specific (only public sector)
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Economic area
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Sector (NACE level 2)
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A - Agriculture, Forestry And Fishing
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A2 Forestry and logging
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This case is occupation-specific
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Occupation (ISCO level 2)
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Agricultural, forestry and fishery labourers
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