28 October 2010

Preparing young people for employment in green economy 'Vital to tackling youth unemployment'
Green exercise, outdoor activity and environmental volunteering improve young people's wellbeing and personal responsibility as well as maximising employment chances.

A new report published today (Thursday 28 October 2010) by the Sustainable Development Commission calls on the Government and service providers to do more to help young people prepare for the green economy in order to tackle youth unemployment.

The report also highlights how young people can improve their health, behaviour and sense of personal responsibility through environmental activities and volunteering, with direct relevance to reducing youth offending.

Improving Young People's Lives: The role of the environment in building resilience, responsibility and employment chances finds that by expanding its emphasis on environmental activity and green skills for young people, the Government would enable them to take advantage of opportunities in a growth area.

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