Andy Jiang
Andy Jiang is a PhD student in Environmental Economics at the London School of Economics’ Department of Geography & Environment, supervised by Misato Sato and Aurelien Saussay. Andy’s research explores the intersection of environmental policy and labor markets, with a particular focus on green jobs and skills development in both developing and developed economies.
Andy’s doctoral research investigates how labor markets adapt to environmental policies and climate change, with special attention to the emerging landscape of green employment opportunities. He 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.
Background
Andy previously worked at the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development and at the World Bank, where he contributed to projects analyzing environmental labor markets and green workforce development. This experience has informed his current research approach, allowing him to bridge theoretical frameworks with practical policy applications. Andy continues to collaborate with international organizations on projects related to green jobs identification, skills gap analysis, and labor market transitions in the context of climate change.
Research interests
- Environmental labor markets and green skills development
- Climate change impacts on workforce transitions
- Trade, input-output analysis, and environmental economics
- Green innovation and employment effects