These are the skills young people will need for the green jobs of the future

Aug 23, 2021

a young female scientist is pictured here. Science is one of the sectors that needs new green skills according to the UNEP

The UNEP has released a guide to sustainable career choices. Image: Unsplash/ThisisEngineering RAEng

Victoria Masterson

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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a diagram explaining that the green economy will need young people with a range of different skills

The green economy will need young people with a range of different skills. Image: GEO-6 for Youth, UN Environment Programme

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A more sustainable fashion industry would offer a range of different job types. Image: GEO-6 for Youth, UN Environment Programme

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Critical thinking and problem-solving will be among the key skills needed in the next five years. Image: Future of Jobs Report 2020, World Economic Forum.

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