14/08/2023
Green Skills and the Future of Work
The future of work undoubtedly is gravitating towards green economy and those with green skills will be positioned to seize these green job opportunities or lead the green entrepreneurship revolution.
These are skills that are focused on environmental sustainability, conservation, and eco-friendliness. They are becoming increasingly important in various industries as the world strives to address environmental challenges and move towards a more sustainable future.
Green skills provides veritable opportunities for young people to increase their value in the agribusiness value chains and market place.
Youth can enhance their livelihoods through acquisition of some green skills such as those highlighted below;
1. Climate Smart Agriculture
2. Green building and architecture
3. Hydroponic
4. Solar installation and maintenance
5. Organic Composting
6. Greenhouse farming
7. Green data analysis
8. Waste management
9. Renewable energy expertise (hydro, wind , therma, solar)
10. Water conservation
11. Climate change Adaptation
12. Sustainable transportation
13. Environmental policy and advocacy
14. Ecotourism and interpretation
15. Ecological restoration
16 Agroforestry
17. Biodiversity Conservation
18. Climate science and modelling
It is imperative therefore, to reskill and upskill Nigeria's Youthful population, while scaling skills development opportunities throw green growth strategies.
These skills are crucial for addressing global environmental challenges and building a more sustainable future. They can be applied across various industries and sectors to promote responsible and ethical practices that benefit both the environment and society as a whole.
Green Skills opportunities can be accessed on different platforms.
UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Online Learning Platform, Permaculture Research Institute, Solar Energy International (SEI), World Bank e-Institute, Skillshare, FutureLearn, Khan Academy, LinkedIn Learning
_Credit: Barr Ngozi Izuora & George Songu_ ©August 2023
