Green jobs in India rise over 10 times in five years; Gen Z accounts for 63% of applicants: Report

New Delhi: India’s climate economy is witnessing a significant shift, with green job demand rising over 10 times the last year, according to a new report by WeNaturalists. The report indicates that younger demographics, especially Generation Z, are driving the growth, with 63 per cent of applicants falling under this category.

The data points to a broadening interest in climate-aligned roles, with cities like Indore and Kochi emerging as active contributors to the green job ecosystem. The shift is aligned with increasing investments in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and nature-based livelihoods.

WeNaturalists’ report notes that job listings related to green sectors—such as conservation, clean energy, waste management, and environmental education—have grown significantly, reflecting a maturing climate economy in India.The report highlights that “The future is not waiting. It’s applying.” This tagline underscores the pace at which individuals, particularly younger professionals, are aligning their careers with climate action.The platform attributes the rise in demand to policy momentum, growing awareness about sustainability, and the expansion of green entrepreneurship and innovation across cities and towns beyond metros.WeNaturalists, which has been tracking the rise in climate-oriented work in India, notes that cities such as Indore and Kochi are now contributing more actively to the green hiring trend, expanding the geography of India’s climate workforce beyond traditional urban hubs.The study further mentions that 48 per cent of green job applicants are under the age of 25, and many are seeking opportunities in roles involving community-based ecological work, regenerative agriculture, and biodiversity conservation.India has committed to creating millions of green jobs under its energy transition plans, as part of its climate action pledges under the Paris Agreement. The WeNaturalists findings point to a growing alignment between national policy ambitions and actual workforce trends on the ground.According to the report, the demand for climate-aligned professionals is no longer restricted to niche roles but is now visible in broader job sectors ranging from urban planning and clean mobility to nature-based solutions and environmental communication.WeNaturalists’ insights come at a time when global focus on climate employment is intensifying, with increasing recognition that green jobs will play a central role in building climate-resilient economies.

The report emphasizes that Indian youth are not only aware of the climate crisis but are also actively participating in solutions through their career choices.