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What exactly is a green job? And what happens when every job starts becoming one?In a recent conversation with Responsib...
08/10/2026

What exactly is a green job? And what happens when every job starts becoming one?

In a recent conversation with ResponsibleUs, Satyam Vyas, reflects on how the climate transition is beginning to reshape work, and why the idea of a “green job” may itself be temporary.

The bigger shift, he argues, is not about creating an entirely new category of jobs, but about making existing jobs greener, and building the skills, pathways and opportunities that will make that transition possible.

The conversation also touches on:
• The growing demand for green skills and the changing nature of work
• The gaps between skilling, employment and meaningful career pathways
• Emerging opportunities across climate finance, adaptation, manufacturing and mobility
• Why some of the strongest climate solutions are already rooted in local knowledge
• The need for a stronger climate communications ecosystem in India

As the climate transition gathers pace, the question is not simply how many green jobs will be created, but how the jobs we already have will change.

Read the full conversation here - https://responsibleus.com/the-climate-of-climate-is-changing-satyam-vyas-founder-arthan-climate-asia

If green jobs are becoming one of the defining promises of the climate transition, there is another question worth askin...
08/06/2026

If green jobs are becoming one of the defining promises of the climate transition, there is another question worth asking: what actually counts as a green job?

The term often brings to mind solar installers, wind technicians or sustainability professionals. But as the transition reshapes economies, that definition starts to feel too narrow.

Manufacturing, construction, supply chains, agriculture, finance and operations are all being affected by the shift towards a lower-carbon economy. Some entirely new roles will emerge, while many existing jobs will simply evolve.

For us at Climate Asia, this changes how we think about building the workforce for the transition. It is not only about preparing people for a fixed set of jobs we label "green", but also about helping workers build the skills to adapt as industries change.

Perhaps the bigger question is not simply how many green jobs will be created, but how many of the jobs we already know will become greener.

The clean energy transition is rewriting Asia's job market. Is the workforce ready for what comes next?Solar, wind, elec...
08/04/2026

The clean energy transition is rewriting Asia's job market. Is the workforce ready for what comes next?
Solar, wind, electric mobility, cleaner infrastructure — across Asia, the shift to clean energy is creating new kinds of work at a scale we haven't seen before.

But new jobs alone aren't the win. The real question is: who gets access to them, and what will it take to get them there?

This is where the hard work lies, not just creating roles, but building the skills, networks and support systems that let people move into them. At the same time, the transition will inevitably reshape existing livelihoods and industries, and that shift needs to be managed with equal care.

This is the focus of Climate Asia's work on Green Jobs: understanding how talent moves into emerging sectors, identifying where the gaps are, and building stronger pathways to opportunity — for workers, communities and the organisations hiring them.
Because a clean energy transition is only as strong as the workforce behind it.

Green Jobs: The Promise of Green GrowthGreen jobs have become one of the biggest promises of the climate transition. But...
07/30/2026

Green Jobs: The Promise of Green Growth

Green jobs have become one of the biggest promises of the climate transition. But what does that promise really mean?

As countries invest in renewable energy, clean technologies, and sustainable industries, green jobs are increasingly held up as proof that climate action and economic growth can go hand in hand. It is a powerful idea, a transition that cuts emissions while creating new opportunities for workers, businesses, and communities.

For us at Climate Asia, this conversation is closely tied to the work of building Asia’s clean energy workforce. As new opportunities emerge, we are looking at what it takes to connect people to these jobs, strengthen the pathways into clean energy work, and ensure that workers and communities are not left behind by the transition.
But before we celebrate the numbers, it is worth understanding the story behind them: what counts as a green job, who actually benefits, and whether the promise matches the reality on the ground.

That is where the real conversation begins.

Every day in Jhilwari, a village in Jharkhand, women walked long distances to fetch water. Children often went with them...
07/27/2026

Every day in Jhilwari, a village in Jharkhand, women walked long distances to fetch water. Children often went with them, sometimes missing school. Even after the journey, the water they brought home was often unsafe.

With support from Badlao Foundation, one of our CSO partners, the community strengthened its Gram Sabha, came together to discuss the issue, and worked collectively to take it up with local authorities. Through regular meetings, community mobilisation and persistent follow-ups, the village secured a borewell and hand pump, bringing safe drinking water closer to home.

Today, families spend less time collecting water and more time on work, school and everyday life.

Some of the most important climate stories begin far from the spotlight. With the return of Climate Voices from the Ground, we are continuing to share stories of communities and our CSO partners working together to create lasting change.

What if the strongest candidate for your role isn't in the climate sector at all?That question sparked rich discussions ...
07/15/2026

What if the strongest candidate for your role isn't in the climate sector at all?

That question sparked rich discussions in this week's workshop as part of Climate Asia's workshop series, supported by Onboard Climate and facilitated by Nandita Krishnan.

The session explored how organisations can move beyond hiring for familiarity and instead build searches around the problem a role is expected to solve. Because the most effective hiring briefs do not just describe responsibilities, they define what success looks like.

Across the session, participants explored how to:
👉Translate role requirements into clear hiring criteria.
👉Identify transferable capabilities across sectors and functions.
👉Separate strong signals of potential from misleading indicators such as brand names or years of experience.
👉Use AI as a thinking partner to widen talent searches while keeping human judgement at the centre of hiring decisions.

It was a pleasure to bring together organisations including Riding Sunbeams, ERES, Sustera, New Trace, and Sure, who are committed to strengthening the climate ecosystem.

Last week, we hosted the latest session in our workshop series, focusing on strengthening hiring beyond selection for or...
07/14/2026

Last week, we hosted the latest session in our workshop series, focusing on strengthening hiring beyond selection for organisations working across the climate ecosystem.

Hosted by Climate Asia, with support from Onboard, and facilitated by Nandita Krishnan, the workshop focused on what it takes to build hiring processes that don't just identify the right candidates, but also set them up for long-term success.

The session explored:
👉Moving from individual bias to collective hiring decisions
👉Understanding what candidates evaluate throughout the hiring journey
👉Designing onboarding that enables performance, not just orientation
👉Building clarity around roles, relationships, expectations, and manager readiness to improve long-term retention

The workshop brought together organisations working across urban climate resilience, sustainable development, sustainable livelihoods, circular economy, climate education, clean energy, climate policy, climate justice, and energy transition, including Janaagraha, Development Alternatives, Vaagdhara, PadCare Labs, Pratham, RSFP, CEEW, Jansahas, and Hasiru Dala

125+ professionals joined us last week for Inside Climate Hiring: Opportunities Across the Sector to explore what it tak...
07/13/2026

125+ professionals joined us last week for Inside Climate Hiring: Opportunities Across the Sector to explore what it takes to build a career in India's climate and development sector.

The conversation, moderated by Raisha Galib, Associate Director, Program Design and Acceleration, Climate Asia, and Ridhi Gathani, Senior Manager, Arthan, reinforced something we have been hearing consistently from professionals across sectors: people aren't only looking for open roles, they are looking to understand where they fit, how to position their experience, and what organisations are really looking for when they hire.

Some of the key insights from the session included:

🌱 Climate hiring extends far beyond technical roles, with opportunities across communications, programme management, research, policy, fundraising, finance, operations, HR and more.

🌱 Many organisations are hiring for capabilities such as stakeholder management, adaptability, communication and problem-solving—not just prior climate experience.

🌱 Professionals from adjacent sectors can make successful transitions by demonstrating transferable skills, building climate context, and clearly articulating the impact of their work.

🌱 Strong applications go beyond listing responsibilities. They show outcomes, decision-making, and why your experience is relevant to the role.
The discussion also explored where hiring demand is growing, emerging skills shaping the sector, and practical strategies for navigating a long-term career in climate.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and brought such thoughtful questions and perspectives to the conversation, and to Raisha Galib and Ridhi Gathani for sharing their insights and experiences.

If you could not join us, you can still explore the climate-specific opportunities we have compiled through the LinkedIn post linked here - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7475122059942146051

Hiring doesn't end when someone says "yes." That's where the real work begins.A strong hiring process is not just about ...
07/10/2026

Hiring doesn't end when someone says "yes." That's where the real work begins.

A strong hiring process is not just about selecting the right candidate. It's about creating the conditions that help them succeed, perform, and stay.

Today's workshop, Integrate, Perform & Retain: From Offer Acceptance to Long-Term Success, focuses on what comes after the offer is accepted, manager readiness, effective onboarding, clear performance expectations, stakeholder integration, and designing the first 90 days for long-term success.

Hosted by Climate Asia with support from Onboard Climate, and facilitated by Nandita Krishnan, the session brings together climate organisations to strengthen how they integrate, support, and retain talent.

We will be sharing key insights and takeaways from the workshop soon. Stay tuned.

The quality of a hire is often determined long before the recruitment process begins.When roles lack clarity, hiring bec...
07/07/2026

The quality of a hire is often determined long before the recruitment process begins.

When roles lack clarity, hiring becomes reactive. Teams lean on familiar profiles, experience that "looks right," or assumptions about what success should look like. Stronger hiring decisions, however, begin with a clear understanding of the work, the outcomes expected, and the capabilities required to deliver them.

The workshop on Building Hiring Readiness in Climate CSOs, organised by Climate Asia with support from Onboard Climate and facilitated by Nandita Krishnan, brought together HR leaders, operations professionals, and senior managers from climate nonprofits, social enterprises, and climate-tech organisations to explore what it takes to build stronger hiring readiness.

Through practical frameworks, discussions, and reflective exercises, the session unpacked how organisations can move beyond task-based job descriptions and build greater clarity around ownership, judgement, ex*****on, and the competencies that enable success.
Tresa Jose from Newtrace Pvt Ltd shared that the exercises helped connect the concepts discussed to their own organisation, particularly reinforcing the importance of a well-crafted job description and the role it plays in clearly communicating expectations, outcomes, and responsibilities.

As climate organisations continue to grow and evolve, investing in hiring readiness is just as important as investing in recruitment itself.

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