Green job
Job in business that produce goods or services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources
Green jobs, also referred to as green-collar jobs, sustainability jobs, eco jobs, or environmental jobs are, according to theย United Nations Environment Program, "work in agricultural, manufacturing, research and development (R&D), administrative, and service activities that contribute(s) substantially to preserving or restoring environmental quality. Specifically, but not exclusively, this includes jobs that help to protect ecosystems and biodiversity; reduce energy, materials, and water consumption through high efficiency strategies; de-carbonize the economy; and minimize or altogether avoid generation of all forms of waste and pollution." The environmental sector has the dual benefit of mitigating environmental challenges as well as helping economic growth.
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green-collared jobs, sustainability jobs, eco jobs, environmental jobs, and green jobsITUC-Africa is calling for green jobs and social protection in the clean-energy transition.