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Understanding the global market for green jobs

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Understanding the global market for green jobs

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According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), 2023 saw the largest-ever increase in jobs in renewable energy. Green jobs rose from 13.7 million in 2022 to 16.2 million in 2023, a rise of 18 per cent. 

The top five locations for renewable energy jobs are China, the European Union, Brazil, the US and India, IRENA reports. 

International students with diverse perspectives are well-primed to enter this burgeoning market for green jobs, but what career opportunities can they expect?

Renewable energy technology 

Careers in clean energy could focus on the development of software and hardware to capture solar and wind energy, such as solar panels or wind turbines, or maintaining these systems, or even creating new ones. Graduates can choose from traditional energy companies that are looking for skilled graduates who can accelerate their transition from fossil fuels to renewables, or the growing number of start-ups and smaller employers at the forefront of sustainable technology. 

Sustainability and ESG consulting 

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