Editor’s note: This article was first published in October 2010. It is a 2010 forecast of which environmental jobs would be in demand, so the roles and suggested degrees reflect that time and may differ today.
The environment is a global concern and companies are closely watched in this respect, so below we set out the professions expected to be most in demand in a future that is already here. This article is a follow-up to the 10 jobs of the future.
1. Environmental health technician: This professional’s role would be that of an inspector who monitors environmental risk factors for health. You can train for it with a master’s in environmental pollution, prevention, monitoring and remediation, or with a master’s in environmental pollution and toxicology.
2. Natural areas manager: Responsible for conserving, protecting and making use of protected natural areas. You could take a master’s in biodiversity, ecosystem functioning and management.
3. Bioclimatic architect: As an architect or engineer, you’ll work in eco-construction, the use of renewable energy and ecological urban planning. You could take a master’s in the environment and bioclimatic architecture.
4. Sustainability director: You’ll be responsible for the company’s good practices, such as cutting energy consumption and introducing renewable energy. You could take a degree in agri-environmental engineering or a master’s in renewable materials engineering.
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