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What is Green Jobs

Chapter 16
Handbook of Research on Green Economic Development Initiatives and Strategies
Jobs emerging in the stages of production, marketing, implementation and use of renewable energy sources or technology and activities providing energy efficiency.
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Employment Aspect of Energy Performance Practices in Buildings and Fiscal Policy Proposals for Turkey
Tülin Altun (Cumhuriyet University, Turkey) and Hilal Görkem (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey)
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 27
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0440-5.ch016
Abstract
Energy efficiency practices in buildings can be an important tool in fighting unemployment by creating many new jobs, besides increasing the economic, social and environmental levels of welfare. Therefore, energy-saving measures in buildings constitute a major aspect of energy policies in many developed countries. This study focuses on two main issues. The first of these is the evaluation of the increase in employment resulting from energy efficiency in building measures, and the second is the development of fiscal policy proposals for Turkey by comparing practices applied in Sweden and Greece.
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Chapter 11
Navigating the Intersection of Sustainability and Human Resources to Foster Responsible and Eco-Friendly Management: Green Employability and Green Jobs
Green occupations are jobs that directly contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing carbon footprints, conserving resources, and mitigating environmental damage. These professions are available in a variety of industries and entail responsibilities that promote environmental well-being and sustainable practices.
Published in Chapter: Navigating the Intersection of Sustainability and Human Resources to Foster Responsible and Eco-Friendly Management: Green Employability and Green Jobs; From: Innovative Human Resource Management for SMEs
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Green Jobs and Productivity Research on the Countries of the European Union
These are jobs that offer improved workers' rights and safe working conditions and include opportunities to participate in union activities.
Published in Chapter: Green Jobs and Productivity Research on the Countries of the European Union; From: Reskilling the Workforce in the Labor Market: The Country Cases
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