GREEN JOBS
FOR A JUST TRANSITION
Empowering Youth to Pursue Green Jobs
What are Green Jobs? Green jobs are positions focused on protecting the environment, reducing waste, conserving natural resources, and creating sustainable ways of living and working. They are crucial for addressing environmental challenges and ensuring a sustainable future. With an increasing global focus on environmental sustainability, green jobs are becoming more important for youth, offering both a solution to youth employment challenges and a pathway to combat climate change.
Environmental Focus
Green jobs directly contribute to preserving or restoring the environmental quality. They aim to minimize environmental impacts and maximize sustainability.
Industry Diversity
These jobs are not limited to one sector. They span across areas like renewable energy, energy efficiency, environmental management, sustainable agriculture, and green transportation.
Innovation and Sustainability
Often at the forefront of innovative practices, green jobs strive to create sustainable solutions for living and working.
What are Green Skills?
Green skills, also known as sustainable skills or environmental skills, refer to the knowledge, abilities, and competencies required for individuals to contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly society and economy.
These skills encompass a range of technical and soft skills that enable individuals to understand, promote, and implement environmentally responsible practices across various industries and professions.
How do you cultivate Green Skills?
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Education and Training: Pursuing education and training in fields related to environmental science, sustainable development, or renewable energy
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Hands-On Experience: Gaining practical experience through internships, volunteering, or working in environmentally-focused organizations
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Continuous Learning: Keeping abreast of the latest developments in green technologies and sustainable practices
Green Jobs and Green Skills Resource Library
This section serves as a dynamic and evolving repository of knowledge and insights, focusing on the thriving field of green jobs and the essential skills required for these roles. Whether you are a young job seeker, an educator, a policymaker, or simply someone interested in the intersection of youth employment and environmental sustainability, we hope you can utilize these resources as needed.
You may also check out Movers Green Jobs Pioneers Series in which young people from various backgrounds across Asia and the Pacific share insight into how they pursue their green career pathways.