OBJECTIVES OF THE MODULE

• Objective 1. Showcase the new green professions and why they were created
• Objective 2. Understand how the demands of the world created an adaptability process

CONTENTS OF THE MODULE

Definition of green job/market and advantages

«Green jobs are decent jobs that contribute to preserving or restoring the environment, be they in traditional sectors such as manufacturing and construction, or in new, emerging green sectors such as renewable energy and energy efficiency». (International Labour Organization)

New Green Jobs

Green Jobs helps to:
– Improve energy and raw material efficiency.
– Limit greenhouse gas emissions.
– Minimize waste and pollution.
– Protect and restore ecosystems.
– Support adaptation to the effects of climate change.

If you are looking for a green job, there are plenty of opportunities in this area:

– Solar panel installation technician.
– Drone engineer.
– Operator in a renewable energy plant.
– Sustainability supervisor- Smart network-manager.
– Environmental scientist.
– Recycling plant technician.

How old brown jobs are become greener?

Our current economy: BROWN

A brown economy is the one in which economic growth is largely dependent on environmentally destructive forms of activity, especially fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.

What do we need to do?

The transition from a BROWN Economy to a GREEN Economy

What will happen to the job market?

– New jobs will be created

– Existing jobs will be destroyed

– Existing jobs will be adapted to new necessities

Practical Examples: Transportation

Uber Green is a low-emission ride option that connects you with hybrid and fully electric vehicles

Uber driver is a brown profession turning into a green profession

Practical Examples: Ecotourism

Ecotourism is a form of travelling to natural areas that converse the environment and sustain the well-being of the local people. It is used, in a sustainable manner, the local natural and cultural patrimony

Ecotourism can be an umbrella sector for other transition jobs and green companies

Practical Examples: Agriculture

Organic Farming is a form of agriculture without the use of chemicals, pesticides and machinery

The high necessity of human workers increases the job demand by 32% with new approaches and techniques.