What are green skills and which sectors are hiring for them right now?

With India’s goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2070, the need for green jobs and subsequently the demand for green skills have increased in the country. In a time of mass layoffs, green skills may be the jobs of the future.

As industries in India shift towards more resource-conscious and eco-friendly goals, the demand for people with green skills is going up. Here is everything you need to know about green skills, jobs, and growing sectors.

What are green skills?

Green skills are a set of knowledge, abilities, competencies, and values needed to actively develop and maintain a sustainable and environmentally-conscious economy and society, according to UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO).