Background: The labor-force of a country can enhance the economy&rsquo;s ability to absorb resources and boost the efficiency of green technologies, resulting in a decrease in potential CO2&nbsp;emissions. The study examines the relationship between an increase in the labor force and its impact on reducing environmental degradation, as well as its implications for managing the green economy in India. 
 
Methods: The data for this study is collected for India between 2000 and 2022 from the World Bank database and employs first differenced time series regression model to examine the relationship between LFPR and environmental degradation as proxied by carbon emissions. 
 
Result: The study findings suggest that boosting LFPR, particularly among women, plays a crucial role in reducing CO2&nbsp;emissions, whereas greater trade openness correlates with an increase in emissions. Although the male LFP shows the highest emission-reducing coefficient, diagnostic evaluations reveal that the female LFP model exhibits greater statistical robustness. This study highlights that policymakers should promote quality working environment, education, better health facilities, training for labor force to maintain a reduction in CO2&nbsp;emissions. 
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The Nexus between Labor Force Participation and Environmental Degradation: Evidence from India