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GREEN JOBS: ANALYSIS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES
Abstract
This paper takes an in-depth look at green jobs. It begins with a detailed description of this type of jobs, highlighting its definition and objective, in order to clarify the starting point. It then examines the typologies and sectors involved in its development, the benefits and opportunities of the green jobs boom in its environment, as well as the strategies implemented in its economy to carry out its management and impact. To conclude, future expectations will be shown in the short to medium term and in the long term.
It is relevant to mention that, as a tourism student, the importance of sustainability and environmentally friendly jobs in every tourist modality will be reflected on this work. The definitions and differences of terms (that are normally mistaken) such as ecotourism, sustainable tourism, green tourism, agrotourism and rural tourism will be determined.
Summarizing, the aim of this project is to highlight the value of a model of market that, far from being in decline, is showing steady growth thanks to the efforts of various international organisations and experts and specialists that know how to make the most of all our natural resources.Keywords
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