Optimizing resource management for water-smart, low-carbon futures: A CLEWs–IO model for job creation and climate resilience

Key Points

• Improving resource management enhances job creation and climate resilience in low-carbon futures, merging ecological and economic goals.
• The CLEWs model shows a potential increase in job creation by optimizing resource management, targeting sustainable development in urban areas.
• Assessment using a CLEWs–IO model uncovers strategies for integrating resource efficiency and climate action for future job markets.
• This approach supports the transition to low-carbon economies, highlighting the need for coordinated policies in resource management and job sectors.