What are green skills?

They are the knowledge, abilities, values and attitudes needed to live in, develop and support a sustainable and resource-efficient society.

Green skills can be applied in various industries and professions, individuals should use a combination of technical and soft skills to understand, promote, and implement environmentally responsible practices for their organisation.

Why are they important?

As sustainability is becoming more and more important, it is essential that we unlock the power of green skills to tackle pressing environmental issues like climate change, resource conservation, pollution reduction, and sustainable resource management. These skills are pivotal in fostering a greener, more eco-conscious, and sustainable future.

Learning the right skills

Transferable skills, also known as soft skills, are very important now and in the future as more jobs require green skills. These are the skills that can be applied across a wide range of jobs. Examples here could include strategic thinking, project management, decision-making, leadership, and effective communication.

Green jobs

While COVID-19 has altered careers and caused millions of people to lose their jobs, a shift towards a green economy could create millions of new and different jobs globally by 2030. Now more than ever, good decisions about the education and skills you will need in the future could lead to a sustainable and fulfilling career.

Green jobs include:

• Environmental technicians
• Agricultural specialists
• Wind turbine or solar panel technicians
• Green construction managers
• Nuclear engineers
• Many more like this

Top Hard Green Skills in Demand Nationally

1. Sustainability
2. Environment Health And Safety
3. Auditing
4. Supply Chain
5. Finance
6. Risk Analysis
7. Warehousing
8. Pharmaceuticals
9. Pumps
10. Environmental Science

Top Soft Green Skills in Demand Nationally

1. Management
2. Communications
3. Planning
4. Customer Service
5. Innovation
6. Operations
7. Leadership
8. Sales
9. Research
10. Infrastructure

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