According to a report last year by professional services firm Accenture, which surveyed 29,500 people aged 15 to 39 across 18 countries including Singapore, 77 per cent of respondents in the Asia-Pacific aspired to roles in the green economy within the next decade.
But even as the roles increase in number, are young job seekers getting the green jobs they want? Is passion for the environment enough to secure a job?
CNA Insider spoke to a variety of youths in Singapore and found a mixed bag of experiences. While some had little difficulty finding their ideal job, others faced obstacles and detours despite a willingness to pick up the necessary skills.