Global environmental careers : the worldwide green jobs resource

**Global Environmental Careers** **Global Environmental Careers – The Worldwide Green Jobs Resource** This book is the ideal guide to equipping you with the tools and know-how to develop an environmental career. It is filled with practical advice, case studies, personal profiles and top tips across the global environment sector. An essential resource for anyone, from school students to those who are already in work but dreaming of a more meaningful career. ‘This new book comes at exactly the right moment. There has never been a more critical time for effective, international action on our common ecological crisis, and success in that work requires a new generation of 21st Century environmental professionals.’ **Kevin Doyle,** Executive Director, Office of Career and Professional Development, Yale School of the Environment ‘As an experienced green career coach, the top questions I hear from green job seekers are, “What are the green jobs out there, which ones would be a good match, how do I get my foot in the door, and where do I find these jobs?” Taberham’s book answers all of these in a refreshingly approachable way.’ **Lisa Yee-Litzenberg,** President, Green Career Advisor LLC ‘One of the biggest challenges environmental career seekers face is understanding and muddling through the opportunities available to them based on their experience, education, and interest. Taberham’s book is a great resource to help people navigate their options and grab some tips for the career journey.’ **Laura Thorne,** The Environmental Career Coach ‘A fantastic book for those who are interested in pursuing a role in sustainability. Jam-packed with helpful resources, career insights, and real-life case studies this is a go-to resource for professionals who are launching their careers.’ **Sharmila Singh,** New Lens Consulting ‘Justin Taberham provides an impressive global overview of a multifaceted, ever-changing sector that continues to evolve rapidly due to advances in technology and knowledge, changes in funding and incentives, and shifts in priorities and laws.’ **Carol L. McClelland, PhD,** Author of __Green Careers for Dummies__ Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Author Introduction The Env.Careers Website 1.2 The Author’s Green Career – Any Lessons to Learn? 1.3 Introduction to the Book 1.4 What Is a Green Job? The Green World of Work (Martens 2020) Environmental Sustainability Career Self-Reliance World of Work How Do You Fit into the New World of Work? Changemakers 1.5 The Global Green Jobs Sector Creating and Stimulating Global Green Jobs Growth Changing Patterns in ‘Hot Topics’ and Funding 1.6 The Limitations of Online Searches 1.7 So Where Do I Start? 1.8 Volunteering 1.9 Green Careers Coaches and Green Career Services 1.10 Background Services Offered Coaching Qualifications and Certifications Should I Consider Using a Green Career Coach? Top Tips and Profiles – Green Career Coaches and Services 1.11 RealityCheck Mental Health Issues Conclusion 1.12 Social Media and Online – Popular Resources References Chapter 2 Environmental Consultancy 2.1 Sector Outline 2.2 Issues and Trends 2.3 Key Organisations and Employers 2.4 Careers 2.5 Job Titles in the Sector 2.6 Educational Requirements 2.7 Personal Attributes and Skill Sets 2.8 Career Paths and Case Studies Top Tips Top Tips Personal Profile Top Tips Personal Profile Company Profile Personal Profile Top Tips Top Tips 2.9 External Resources UK Europe Asia Africa North America South America Oceania References Chapter 3 Integrated Water Resources Management 3.1 Sector Outline Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and Integration Within the Sector Water Resources – Including Hydrology Water Supply and Drinking Water Quality Wastewater Management Flood and Coastal Erosion Management Catchment, River Basin and Watershed Management 3.2 Issues and Trends 3.3 Key Organisations and Employers Global 3.4 Careers in Water Management 3.5 Job Titles in the Sector Water Resources – Including Hydrology Water Supply and Drinking Water Quality and Wastewater Management Flood and Coastal Erosion Management IWRM 3.6 Educational Requirements 3.7 Personal Attributes and Skill Sets Training 3.8 Career Paths and Case Studies Personal Profile Personal Profile Personal Profile Personal Profile Personal Profile 3.9 External Resources UK Europe Asia Africa North America – Canada North America - USA South America Oceania Global References Chapter 4 Environmental Law 4.1 Sector Outline Practice Settings 4.2 Issues and Trends Climate Change Law Energy Law Food Law Water Law Human Rights Law 4.3 Key Organisations and Employers 4.4 Careers in the Sector 4.5 Job Titles in the Sector 4.6 Educational Requirements 4.7 Personal Attributes and Skill Sets 4.8 Career Paths and Case Studies Personal Profile Personal Profile Company Profile Personal Profile 4.9 External Resources UK Europe Asia Africa North America South America Oceania Global References Chapter 5 Environmental Policy, Legislation and Regulation 5.1 Sector Outline 5.2 Issues and Trends 5.3 Key Organisations and Employers 5.4 Careers in the Sector 5.5 Job Titles in the Sector 5.6 Educational Requirements 5.7 Personal Attributes and Skill Sets 5.8 Career Paths and Case Studies Top Tips Top Tips Top Tips 5.9 External Resources UK Europe Asia Africa North America South America Oceania Global Reference Chapter 6 Conservation and Ecology 6.1 Sector Outline 6.2 Issues and Trends 6.3 Key Organisations and Employers World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) The Nature Conservancy (TNC) New Zealand Department of Conservation (NZ DOC) The Wildlife Trusts The National Trust The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Conservation International (CI) BirdLife International Pew Charitable Trusts British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Blue Ventures Zoological Society of London (ZSL) The National Audubon Society (Audubon) Student Conservation Association (SCA) Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Fauna & Flora International (FFI) 6.4 Careers in the Sector 6.5 Job Titles in the Sector 6.6 Educational Requirements 6.7 Personal Attributes and Skill Sets Training 6.8 Career Paths and Case Studies Case studies 6.9 External Resources UK Europe Asia Africa North America South America Oceania Global References Chapter 7 Greening Companies and Corporate Sustainability 7.1 Sector Outline What Makes a Company Green? Corporate Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Carbon Neutrality 7.2 Issues and Trends 7.3 Key Organisations and Employers 7.4 Careers 7.5 Job Titles in the Sector 7.6 Educational Requirements 7.7 Personal Attributes and Skill Sets Training 7.8 Career Paths and Case Studies Personal Profile Personal Profile Top Tips Personal Profile Top Tips Personal Profile 7.9 External Resources UK Europe Asia Africa North America South America Oceania Global References Chapter 8 Air Quality 8.1 Sector Outline 8.2 Issues and Trends Europe Asia Africa North America South America Oceania 8.3 Key Organisations and Employers 8.4 Careers in the Sector 8.5 Job Titles in the Sector 8.6 Educational Requirements 8.7 Personal Attributes and Skill Sets Training 8.8 Career Paths and Case Studies Top Tips Top Tips 8.9 External Resources UK Europe Asia Africa North America South America Oceania Global References Chapter 9 Fisheries Management 9.1 Sector Outline 9.2 Issues and Trends 9.3 Key Organisations and Employers United Kingdom North America Australasia 9.4 Careers 9.5 Job Titles in the Sector 9.6 Educational Requirements 9.7 Personal Attributes and Skill Sets Training 9.8 Career Paths and Case Studies Top Tips Personal Profile Personal Profile 9.9 External Resources United Kingdom Europe Asia Africa North America South America Oceania Global References Chapter 10 Marine Science and Conservation 10.1 Sector Outline 10.2 Issues and Trends 10.3 Key Organisations and Employers 10.4 Careers in the Sector 10.5 Job Titles in the Sector 10.6 Educational Requirements 10.7 Personal Attributes and Skill Sets Training/Continuing Professional Development (CPD)/Professional Memberships 10.8 Career Paths and Case Studies Top Tips Personal Profile 10.9 External Resources United Kingdom Europe Asia Africa North America South America Oceania Global References Chapter 11 Protected Area Planning and Management 11.1 Sector Outline 11.2 Issues and Trends 11.3 Key Organisations and Employers 11.4 Careers in the Sector 11.5 Job Titles in the Sector 11.6 Educational Requirements 11.7 Personal Attributes and Skill Sets Key Duties and knowledge required for Protected Area Planning Important skills and competencies for a Protected Area Planner 11.8 Career Paths and Case Studies Top Tips Organisational Profile Top Tips Company Profile Personal Profile Personal Profile 11.9 External Resources UK Europe Asia Africa North America South America Oceania Global Reference Chapter 12 Waste and Resource Management and Contaminated Land 12.1 Sector Outline 12.2 Issues and Trends 12.3 Key Organisations and Employers 12.4 Careers in the Sector 12.5 Job Titles in the Sector 12.6 Educational Requirements 12.7 Personal Attributes and Skill Sets Training 12.8 Career Paths and Case Studies Top Tips Top Tips Top Tips 12.9 External Resources United Kingdom Europe Asia Africa North America South America Oceania Global References Chapter 13 Renewables and Energy 13.1 Sector Outline 13.2 Issues and Trends Global Trends China Africa North America Europe 13.3 Key Organisations and Employers Wind Solar Hydroelectric Geothermal 13.4 Careers in the Sector 13.5 Job Titles in the Sector Manufacturing Project Development Operation and Maintenance 13.6 Educational Requirements 13.7 Personal Attributes and Skill Sets Training 13.8 Career Paths and Case Studies Top Tips Top Tips Top Tips 13.9 External Resources United Kingdom Europe Asia Africa North America South America Oceania Global References Chapter 14 Journalism and Writing/Blogging 14.1 Sector Outline 14.2 Issues and Trends 14.3 Key Organisations and Employers 14.4 Careers in the Sector 14.5 Job Titles in the Sector 14.6 Educational Requirements 14.7 Personal Attributes and Skill Sets Training 14.8 Career Paths and Case Studies Personal Profile Personal Profile 14.9 External Resources United Kingdom Europe Asia Africa North America South America Oceania Global References Chapter 15 Emerging and Other Sectors Chapter 16 Contributors Index EULA This book is the ideal guide to equipping you with the tools and know-how to develop an environmental career. It is filled with practical advice, case studies, personal profiles and top tips across the global environment sector. An essential resource for anyone, from school students to those who are already in work but dreaming of a more meaningful career. This book is the ideal guide to equipping you with the tools and know-how to develop an environmental career. It is filled with practical advice, case studies, personal profiles and top tips across the global environment sector. An essential resource for anyone, from school students to those who are already in work but dreaming of a more meaningful career. This new book comes at exactly the right moment. There has never been a more critical time for effective, international action on our common ecological crisis, and success in that work requires a new generation of 21st Century environmental professionals. -- Kevin Doyle , Executive Director, Office of Career and Professional Development, Yale School of the Environment As an experienced green career coach, the top questions I hear from green job seekers are, 'What are the green jobs out there, which ones would be a good match, how do I get my foot in the door, and where do I find these jobs?' Taberham's book answers all of these in a refreshingly approachable way. -- Lisa Yee-Litzenberg , President, Green Career Advisor One of the biggest challenges environmental career seekers face is understanding and muddling through the opportunities available to them based on their experience, education, and interest. Taberham's book is a great resource to help people navigate their options and grab some tips for the career journey. -- Laura Thorne , The Environmental Career Coach A fantastic book for those who are interested in pursuing a role in sustainability. Jam-packed with helpful resources, career insights, and real-life case studies this is a go-to resource for professionals who are launching their careers. -- Sharmila Singh , New Lens Consulting Justin Taberham provides an impressive global overview of a multifaceted, ever-changing sector that continues to evolve rapidly due to advances in technology and knowledge, changes in funding and incentives, and shifts in priorities and laws. -- Carol L. McClelland , PhD, Author of Green Careers for Dummies