Opening Doors to the Green Economy: Seven Approaches for Youth Employment

The green economy is projected to generate 8.4 million jobs for young people by 2030, spanning industries such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, waste management and eco-tourism. However, for many young people, particularly those from marginalized communities, the pathway to green jobs is fraught with barriers. This brief outlines seven approaches used by Save the Children’s Skills to Succeed program to tackle barriers to youth employment in the green economy and foster innovation to ensure that the most marginalized youth receive targeted support and access to green careers.