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Nature-Based Jobs Analysis in NY
Nature-Based Jobs Analysis in NY
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Just Nature NYC, a collaboration between The Nature Conservancy and NYC Environmental Justice Alliance, engaged Public Works Partners to investigate the present and future opportunities of nature-based jobs in New York City.

These critical jobs directly contribute to natural infrastructure and nature-based ecosystems with the goal of enhancing human health, well-being, and promoting biodiversity. This effort sought to stimulate dialogue and support for long-term investments in climate resiliency.

Just Nature NYC, a collaboration between The Nature Conservancy and NYC Environmental Justice Alliance, engaged Public Works Partners to investigate the present and future opportunities of nature-based jobs in New York City.

These critical jobs directly contribute to natural infrastructure and nature-based ecosystems with the goal of enhancing human health, well-being, and promoting biodiversity. This effort sought to stimulate dialogue and support for long-term investments in climate resiliency.

Our Strategy

Public Works Partners conducted a robust analysis of labor market data and expert interviews with stakeholders experienced with this segment of the labor force.

The Public Works team used this research to develop a formal definition for nature-based jobs and a set of frameworks for understanding the areas of the NYC labor force in which they appear.

Impact
and Outcome

The final report, Opportunities for Growth: Nature-Based Jobs in NYC, provides a comprehensive overview of nature-based jobs alongside a detailed landscape assessment, highlighting areas of opportunity and ongoing challenges impacting them.

This report provided Just Nature NYC with language and data to support their goal of raising awareness about these occupations and to drive support for investments and policies necessary to create healthy, equitable, and resilient communities.

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