Green Skills: Save Energy and Reduce Carbon Emission in the Context of Bangladesh

Green skills encompass the knowledge, abilities, values, and attitudes essential for fostering sustainable development and tackling environmental challenges. These competencies empower individuals and organizations to implement practices that minimize environmental harm, conserve resources, and enhance energy efficiency, thus aiding in the transition to a greener economy. Small changes that foster green skills can significantly lower carbon emissions by conserving minimal energy each month. This article examines the relationship between carbon emissions and energy savings. As the best stewards of the planet, we must protect Earth by making conscientious choices. The levels of CO2 in the atmosphere are rising daily, making the planet increasingly inhospitable. In Bangladesh, the primary sources of electricity are coal, oil, and gas, contributing substantial CO2 emissions that pollute the environment and drive climate change. The average energy consumption is 640 kWh for the fiscal year 2023-24, translating to approximately 53.33 kWh monthly and 1.753 kWh daily. Research indicates that consumers can help reduce carbon emissions by conserving just a few electricity units each month. With 4.71 crore active consumers in Bangladesh, saving between 1 and 5 units of electricity monthly could lead to a decrease in atmospheric CO2 levels by 0.03 to 0.14 ppm annually. This reduction not only lowers carbon levels but also yields annual savings ranging from Tk 241.83 crore to Tk 1,209.13 crore. If each of the 4.71 crore consumers saves 1 unit of electricity monthly, potential annual savings could reach between Tk 175 crore and Tk 1,774 crore. Additionally, 40,000 students from UCEP Bangladesh can participate in this green initiative, with the potential to save Tk 1.5 crore annually and cut down 415 tons of CO2 each year. Numerous other strategies to lower atmospheric carbon levels through green skill techniques will be gradually investigated in future studies by the authors.