Nairobi, June 10 -- This year, World Environment Day highlighted how climate change's adverse effects are driving an urgent need for new jobs through climate action, underscoring the vital role of nature-based solutions.

As organisations respond to climate change and biodiversity degradation, green jobs-roles responsible for preserving or restoring the environment-are gaining momentum and shaping industry. The growing impacts of climate change have created a green economy ecosystem that provides opportunities.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has a Green Jobs for Youth Pact, which aims to create 1 million green jobs by 2030 and support 10,000 young entrepreneurs in establishing and growing sustainable green businesses.

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