Future is bright for young environmentalists
This Field Studies Council post (21 December 2022) reports on the Our Bright Future programme, co-ordinated by The Wildlife Trusts. This lottery-funded programme has concluded that confidence, mental health and employment skills were all improved in the 128,000 young people who took part. Check out the video featuring some young [...]
Leading young people towards environmental action – GEO-6 for Youth
Are you a young person interested in developing your skills and understanding of environmental issues? GEO-6 for Youth (UNEP) is a one-stop-shop for a young person to: understand the state of the environment what they can do every day to drive markets to adopt environmentally sustainable products and services learn [...]
Attracting young people to green jobs, with Ceara Webster and Amy Kidd
In this episode we hear about NatureScot’s Programme for Youth employment, a programme helping to develop nature based skills to support the fight against climate change and nature loss.
Discover Green Jobs for Nature
Interested in working in a nature-related role, either as your first job or changing your career pathway? Check out the new Green Jobs for Nature website! This website is packed with useful information about what a green job for nature is, how to get one, and who you can work [...]
Outdoor learning officer vacancy at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Interested? Check out the RBGE vacancies page. Find further details on this post under the current vacancies section.
Interested in a green career, or advising young people about relevant skills pathways?
Check out this new Green Jobs for Nature website. It is designed as a platform to promote and showcase ecology and environmental management careers.
The barriers to new entrants interested in agroecological farming and landwork careers
A new report has been announced (19 August 2022) on ‘The Attraction of Agroecology and the barriers faced by new entrants pursuing agroecological farming and landwork’. The recommendations include the need to build skills and knowledge by incorporating agroecological farming and food production into school curriculums and careers advice.
Wild LIVE: Can every job be a green job? Live event 25 August!
The Wildlife Trusts (@WildlifeTrusts) invite you to sign up for their FREE event now! Can every job be a green job? Find out on 25 August at our special youth-led Wild LIVE, chaired by @celspellman.