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o Use of environment-friendly materials: Scientists have discovered a variety of eco-friendly materials, such as
banana leaf and disposable paper plates, among others. These must be made widely available and encouraged
to be used.
• Ecosystem preservation and restoration: The ecosystem is a group of
living and non-living beings that coexist and interact with and sustain one
another. It is the ideal balance in which all species can coexist. Excessive
tree felling, for example, can devastate the ecosystem creating climate
change and natural disasters that make it difficult for living beings to
thrive. People are currently attempting to protect the existing ecosystems
and rehabilitate degraded ones through the use of natural solutions.
orests and plants help to stabilise slopes lo ering the risk of landslides. etlands can aid ith ood control.
Avoiding forest clearing, planting more trees, and investing in soil health and restoration can help to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions.
• Adapting to Climate Change's Impacts: The climate will alter as a result
of the damage that has already been done. Even if individuals try to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, global warming will occur owing to the harm
already done in terms of tree felling, land use for agriculture, etc. As a result,
e must ad ust to these changes. his means e'll have to figure out ho
to exist in the new climatic conditions. Farmers, for example, will need to
cultivate crops that can withstand drought conditions if less rain is predicted.
In June 2008, the Government of India released the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) to address
climate change and related challenges. The NAPCC consists of eight missions in the areas of solar energy, improved
energy efficiency, habitat, ater, sustaining imalayan ecosystems, forestry, agriculture, and strategic kno ledge for
climate change, that address issues relating to greenhouse gas mitigation and adaptation to the adverse effects of
climate change on the environment, habitat, water resources, and agriculture.
At a Glance
• A green job contributes to and sustains the transition to ecologically-sustainable modes of production and
consumption.
• Green jobs, also known as green-collar jobs, are jobs in agricultural, administrative, research and development,
industrial, and service sectors that contribute significantly to protecting or restoring environmental quality.
• A green-collar worker is someone who works in the economy's environmental areas.
• Professionals such as green building architects, environmental consultants, waste management or recycling
managers, environmental or biological systems engineers, landscape architects, solar and wind energy
engineers and installers, green vehicle engineers, organic farmers, environmental lawyers, and businessmen
dealing with green services or products are examples of green-collar workers.
• The government, in collaboration with business partners, is promoting energy awareness and technologies
for energy efficiency, in uencing consumer behaviour, and establishing energy codes.
• To overcome the skilled labour shortage, the Indian government is looking at long-term development. The
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has established the ‘Green Jobs Skill Council’.
• reen obs that help to safeguard the environment and reduce carbon footprints are quickly becoming
important in the 21st century.
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