Green jobs in the forest sector
By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, UNECE
Contributors: United Nations. Economic Commission for Europe
Series: Geneva timber and forest discussion paper -- 71; Geneva timber and forest discussion papers -- 71.
Publisher: United Nations
Published: 2018
Place of publication: New York; Geneva
Language: eng
Number of pages: 75
ISBN-13: 9789211171600; 9789213632918
Subjects: Forests and forestry; Vocational guidance; Forest products industry; Forest management; Environmental aspects; Sustainable forestry; Green movement; Forêts; Emplois verts
Description: The study Green Jobs in the Forest Sector provides an overview of existing Green Forest Jobs and identifies possible areas for future activities and jobs in the forest sector, and may serve as starting point for further analysis and discussion on the future of Green Forest Jobs. It offers a framework for classifying Green Forest Jobs under seven thematic work areas, outlined in the seven main sections of the study, with a particular focus on major trends, needs and challenges as well as opportunities and prospects for the forest sector. The findings suggest that to promote Green Jobs in the forest sector it is key to: (i) look at forest ecosystem services management as the frame for Green Forest Jobs; (ii) recognize the progress made in the development of Green Forest Jobs and to identify avenues for the future; (iii) enhance the public perception of jobs in the forest sector; (iv) revise existing curricula and develop new ones for catering to the needs of the sector to close the skills gaps; and (v) to facilitate an inclusive transition togreen economy through training and support.
Notes: "ECE/TIM/DP/71"--Title page verso.

"Sales No.: E.18.II.E.14"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 67-70).

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