Want to make a difference? Choose a green career

BVIEER, Pune

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There is a growing awareness about the need to embed development in sustainability. India too has moved forward in this direction with sustainability being integrated in all its programs--smart cities, digital India, zero effect zero defect programs, etc.

This move offers huge opportunities to those who wish to make a career in this dynamic field that now has openings in diverse sectors ranging from government departments, industries, research establishments, consultancies, academic institutions, etc.

The Institute of Environment Education and Research, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, offers a unique opportunity to the students who aspire to work in the field of environment conservation and sustainable development.

Here’s an overview:

What is a green career?

Since sustainable development has become the need of the hour, the governments and corporates all over the world are looking at professional who can assist them in tackling the growing environmental challenges.

Green Jobs exist in almost all sectors as a large number of organizations is looking at emission reduction as an unmissable part of their annual target.

Future of green jobs:

Green career is going to get bigger from here. A global transition towards a low-carbon economy is creating large numbers of green jobs across many sectors and is projected to become the base of development in the coming year.

The future of job prospects in conservation and natural resource management is excellent as today there is an urgent need to battle the outcome of climate change, rapid urbanization, crumbling infrastructures and an increase in the human population.   

Career and job profiles:

With a degree in Environment Science and Technology, you can be a manager, an engineer, a scientist, a consultant, an auditor and even an educator. Monetary benefits aside, you can make a difference by doing your bit to save the environment. Profiled below are a few career prospects:

• Environmental Managers: An environmental manager is responsible for ensuring that the organization adheres to environmental rules and regulations set up by the government. Environmental impact assessments and environmental auditing are the two main tasks that an environmental manager is expected to undertake for its employer -- private organizations or government bodies like Pollution Control Board.
• Environmental Engineers: Environmental engineers are involved in creating and maintaining systems to control waste produced by industries or in rural/urban areas. The environmental engineers are also responsible for and developing strategies for protecting areas under environmental threat, i.e. clean technology.
• Natural Resource Managers: A natural resource manager is involved in managing natural resources through the use of technology, policy and public participation. It involves managing watersheds, afforestation, eco-restoration and performing other environment friendly practices.
• Environmental Scientists: As an environmental scientist one can be involved in treatment of toxic as well as non-toxic wastes. The profile also includes developing clean technologies to control air and water pollution, watershed management, land use planning, forecasting etc.
• Environmental Consultant: An environment consultant works independently to undertake environmental impact assessment and environmental audits; consults organizations in implementing better waste management, creating environmental policy and offering advice on ecological land management.
• Environmental Auditors: Environmental auditing entails waste minimization, conducting comprehensive environmental reviews ensuring that the organization has proper environmental management system in place.
• Wildlife Managers: A wildlife manager is entrusted with the job to ensure perfect balance is maintained between wildlife and humans, and applying ones knowledge to protect nature, wildlands and wildlife.
• Eco - Tourism Managers: Rapid growth in tourism industry has begun to pose a threat to wildlife and its natural habitat. The job of an eco-tourism manager involves managing conservation of wildlife and wildlands in the tourism sector.
• Environmental Educators and Communicators: Green activism, journalism and teaching –these areas attract those who are passionate about saving earth and protecting the environment. And they are rewarding too, as the buzz words today are environment conservation, reducing carbon footprints and eco-friendly living.

Why opt for BVIEER to make a career in environment science?

Among several universities offering education and training in environment science, the Institute of Environment Education and Research, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, (BVIEER) stands out for its unique features.

BVIEER set up in 1994 is a part of the Bharati Vidyapeeth University which is a NAAC accredited ‘A’ grade (2004) and reaccredited ‘A’ grade (2011), UGC ‘A’ grade ranked University.

BVIEER boasts of a unique educational method that includes innovative teaching programs, field work, guest lectures, group discussions, projects and internships to prepare the student for a green career.

The university provides unique and latest learning methods to its students through collaborations with international universities including the University of Cologne, Germany and University of Maastricht, Netherlands. 

With a strong placement cell, BVIEER also ensures that their students are well placed (in India and internationally) after passing out. Through projects and researches the students also get the benefit of gaining experience beforehand. Through collaborations, the institute also provides opportunities to its students to interact with their potential recruiters.