This research is an investigation of the aspirations and barriers experienced by Ugandan youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, especially women, in respect of green jobs. Specifically, it explores how opportunities in green job industries and other careers may contribute to fulfilling livelihoods and, at the same time, have a positive impact on protecting the environment and ultimately climate change.
It also explores the policy dynamics that shape how young people aged 18–35 in Jinja and Nakasongola districts, access and engage in green jobs. With youth unemployment remaining a major development challenge, the report examines how young people perceive and participate in environmental conservation and restoration work and what support systems are needed to expand their involvement in the green economy.
A youth-led, mixed-methods approach was used to ensure the perspectives of young people were central to the research.
The study involved:
• 597 youth survey respondents, selected through simple random sampling
• 16 focus group discussions with 160 participants
• 12 key informant interviews with stakeholders in green employment, policy, and youth programming
