Local development strategy, green jobs and skills in the Indian context

Eco-friendly approaches for adaptation and mitigation of the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on economic growth affects the labour market. The market needs to adjust in terms of changes in the occupational structures and skill responses to be able to sustain the environment and growth at national and local levels. As a result of the transition towards a green economy, some new jobs will be created while some existing ones will be eliminated, some new occupations may emerge and there may be a need to retrain some of the existing employees to adapt to the changing conditions.