Opportunities in Transition
Green transformation creates economic opportunities:
Job Creation
Green jobs proliferating: - 900,000 direct green jobs currently - 1.5 million projected by 2030 - Construction renovation leading - Renewable energy growing - Ecosystem restoration emerging
Industrial Renaissance
New industries developing: - Battery manufacturing - Hydrogen production - Recycling technologies - Sustainable materials - Clean tech equipment
Export Potential
French green expertise marketable: - Nuclear technology (if renaissance occurs) - Rail systems and urban planning - Water management - Waste treatment - Engineering services
Quality of Life
Co-benefits beyond carbon: - Air quality improvements - Noise reduction - Green spaces expansion - Health benefits - Community resilience