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Green resources for 16 to 24-year-olds
Discover green jobs and skills for your future!
The green economy is an exciting space where you can shape the future and make a real difference. It focuses on solving big problems like pollution, climate change, and waste, while offering a wide range of careers that help protect the planet.
This page is designed to help you explore the green economy, discover careers that inspire you, and learn the skills you’ll need to get started. Whether you’re passionate about technology, the environment, or innovation, there’s a green career for you, and we’re here to help you find it.
For great resources to help with next steps, click the links below.

We've grouped and provided links to the job profiles of some of the 100s of career pathways available in the Green Economy.
Agriculture, Ecology and Conservation
Agronomist
Arboriculturist
Commercial Horticulturist
Ecologist
Environmental Education Officer
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Health Practitioner
Forest Woodland Manager
Forester
Natural Conservation Officer
Palaeontologist
Ranger
Research Scientist (Physical Sciences)
Toxicologist
Art, Design, and Creative Engineering
Clothing & Textiles Technologist
Community Arts Worker
Design Engineer
Furniture Conservator Restorer
Business, Strategy, and Leadership
Carbon Accountant
Charity Officer
Community Development Worker
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Manager
Green Campaign Manager
Integrated Management Coordinator Consultant
International Aid Development Worker
Project Manager
Risk Manager
Science Writer
Scientific Laboratory Technician
Sustainability Analyst
Sustainability Consultant
Sustainable Finance Advisor
Construction, Infrastructure, and Urban Development
Building Control Surveyor
Building Services Engineer
Building Surveyor
Commercial - Residential Surveyor
Construction Manager
Consulting Civil Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Environment Manager
Environmental Auditor
Estates Manager
Facilities Manager
Landscape Architect
Logistics and Distribution Manager
Passenger Transport Manager
Planning and Development Surveyor
Recycling Officer
Rural Practice Surveyor
Supply Chain Manager
Town Planner
Transport Planner
Urban Designer
Waste Management Officer
Digital and Technology
Architectural Technologist
Communications Engineer
IT Consultant
Energy and Environmental Engineering
Electrician
Energy and Carbon Manager
Energy Engineer
Energy Manager
Environmental Impact Assessor
Heat Pump Installer
Retrofit Coordinator
Water Engineer
Geoscience and Earth Systems
Engineering Geologist
Geochemist
Geophysicist
Geoscientist
Hydrogeologist
Hydrographic Surveyor
Hydrologist
Minerals Surveyor
Soil Scientist
Marine Science and Careers
Marine Biologist
Marine Scientist
Oceanographer
Water Quality Scientist
Looking for more? Take a look at these helpful career websites:
Blue Jobs
Charity Job
Environmental Jobs
Green Jobs
Prospects Graduate Careers
Sustainability Jobs
● Videos and Documentaries:
Our Planet (Netflix)
Our Oceans (Netflix)
Life on our Planet (Netflix)
Youth Climate Summit Highlights
● Online Courses:
FutureLearn: Free courses on sustainability and climate change.
OpenLearn by The Open University: Free environmental courses.
● Interactive Tools:
Carbon Footprint Calculator: Measure your impact on the planet.
Local volunteering opportunities:
Inner City Seeds
Plymouth Natural Grid Volunteering
Sea Watch Saturday - Devon Wildlife Trust
Shoresearch Volunteer Survey - Devon Wildlife Trust
Plymouth Trees
Marine Conservation Society Volunteering
Tamar Valley
National Aquarium Volunteering - Diving
National Aquarium Volunteering - Animal Husbandry
National Aquarium Volunteering - Discovery & Learning
Live Well South West - Volunteering PDF
Parklife South West CIC
Dartmoor Preservation Trust - Volunteer Support
Moortrees - Volunteering
South West Lakes Trust
Poole Farm Volunteering Process - Plymouth
Dartmoor National Park - Voluntary Outreach
Dartmoor Zoo - Volunteer Opportunities
Hamoaze House Volunteering
Kintsugi Project - Get Involved
South West Coast Path - Volunteer Role
YMCA Plymouth Community Garden
Diggin' It
PEA Volunteering
Plymouth Litter Picking
Plymouth Nature Projects for Schools and Businesses
Great British Spring Clean - Plymouth
Devon Wildlife Trust Volunteering Opportunities
Westcountry CSI - WRT
Wild Ideas Volunteering
Dartmoor National Park Volunteering Organisations
Dartmoor Voluntary Lead Education Walks
Dartmoor - Become an iNaturalist
Youth-led campaigns:
Young Climate Ambassadors
A youth-led initiative aiming to amplify the voices of young people in climate activism and policy.
Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK)
A student-led organisation working to empower young people to drive sustainability on campuses and beyond.
Teach the Future
A campaign pushing for climate education to be integrated into school curriculum across the UK.
YouTube channels
Greenpeace UK
BBC Earth Explore
ClimateScience
Climate Science Video Playlist
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Professor Dave Explains
Instagram accounts
UK Youth Climate Coalition (UKYCC)
Greenpeace UK
Climate Reality Project
Conservation International
C40 Cities
Earth Alliance
Everyday Climate Change
The Nature Conservancy
Clean Our Patch Events
Climate Connections Plymouth - Events
Dartmoor Regular Volunteer Events
Ocean Conservation Trust - Rockpool Safaris
Ocean Conservation Trust - Snorkel Academy
Ocean Conservation Trust Event Tickets
Plymouth University Sustainability Events
Skills Launchpad Plymouth News and Events
The Rockpool Project Safaris
Visit Plymouth - What's On
Welcome Summer Nature - Plymouth
Games
Plasticity
A game focusing on plastic waste reduction and environmental awareness.
Lumino City
An adventure game set in a beautifully crafted world made from physical materials, exploring themes of sustainability.
Beyond Blue
Explore the mysteries of the ocean and the importance of marine conservation.
Save a Rhino Game
A game that raises awareness about rhino conservation efforts and the threats they face.
IceFlows
A game centered on the effects of climate change on icebergs and the environment.
Working with Water
A game highlighting water conservation and resource management.
World Rescue Game
A simulation game where players help solve global environmental problems.
Eco
A multiplayer game where players build a civilisation while balancing ecology and economy.
Bleached A-Z
A game focused on coral bleaching and its environmental impact.
Niche – Game of Life
A simulation game about evolution, ecosystems, and species survival.
Morphy
A game from the Smithsonian focused on environmental changes and their impact on wildlife.
WWF Free Rivers AR
An augmented reality app promoting the preservation of rivers and natural habitats.
Sustainable Cities Arcade
A game designed to challenge players to build sustainable cities while managing resources.
UMich Games
A collection of educational environmental games from the University of Michigan.
Go Wild with WWF
An interactive app by WWF focusing on wildlife conservation and climate action.
Challenges:
30 Days Wild – Wildlife Trusts: A challenge encouraging individuals to take simple actions each day to connect with nature. The booklet provides activities to engage with wildlife at home or outdoors.
30 Days Wild for Schools: Offers schools resources to engage students in nature-based challenges and learning.
Rainforest Alliance – 30 Days: A global initiative focused on sustainability with 30 daily actions to promote environmental awareness and conservation.
Climate Launchpad: A competition empowering green startups, inviting participants to develop innovative solutions to climate change.
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