The environment is very high on the agenda at the moment, and most organisations are starting to pay attention to the impact they are having. This means that environment specialists are in high demand and many companies are seeking advice on how to run their business ethically.
The mix of jobs available means that you can take one of your existing skills and apply it to an environmental issue. For example, if you are an engineer then you could help to design complex and effective waste management schemes. Take a look at a small selection of some of the interesting environmental careers available.
EcoTourism
This is a fairly new and emerging approach to tourism which aims to reduce it's impact on the environment. It encourages people to travel in a responsible way which allows the environment to be conserved. Part of the aim of ecotourism is to educate people about how the tourism industry is damaging the environment. People need to know that if we all make small changes then it can make a big difference.
Environmental journalism
Do you have a passion for writing and journalism? You may feel that some of the topics you have had to write about seem unimportant or even uninteresting. Working in an environmental journalism job will enable you to develop your writing skills and give you the power to educate people about the environment.
Environmental journalism is basically the distribution of information and research about the environment. Anyone wishing to work in this role must always be up to date with recent developments in the industry and be hungry for a story that will help to change people's attitudes.
Environmental risk
We are faced with a series of environmental risks on a daily basis and there is usually a procedure in place to prevent accidents. Environmental risks can cause adverse effects to humans and the environment.
Environmental risk specialists asses the likelihood of an environmental accident occurring and put steps in place to prevent anything happening. These risks are usually caused by an irresponsible organisation and environmental risk specialists must perform safety audits on a range of different companies.