Prospect and Potential of Green Jobs towards Green Economy in Bangladesh: A Situation Analysis and Way Forward

2.1. Environmental Dimension of Green Jobs

For a modern economy, even in the least developed countries, a complete mapping of links between the environment and economy is a major challenge given the many positive and negative feedback loops that would need to be examined.

The range of green job profiles thus defined is broad. It stretches from highly skilled research and development or management functions through technical and skilled levels to relatively low-skilled roles. In developed economies, environment related jobs tend to be concentrated in sectors/activities directly linked to decarbonizing energy supply and improving energy efficiency, pollution control and eco-friendly services. Examples of those sectors that hold the promise of the green jobs of the future include:

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  Delivering improvements in energy and resource efficiency, particularly in the building sector (new and existing built stock), but also industry and transport;

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  Renewable energy (including bio-fuels and renewable technologies);

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  Sustainable mobility (i.e. mass transportation);

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  Waste management and recycling of raw materials;

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  Eco-industries related to pollution control (air, water, waste, site decontamination, noise); and “eco-friendly” services (conservation, ecotourism, etc.).

In developing economies other sectors may be at least as important, in particular:

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  Those involving the sustainable use of natural resources, including agriculture, forestry and fisheries; and

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  Activities relating to adaptation to climate change.