Skills for Green Jobs

Right skills for green jobs are the prerequisite to make the transition to a greener economy happen. Today, skills gaps are already recognized as a major bottleneck in a number of sectors, such as renewable energy, energy and resource efficiency, renovation of buildings, construction, environmental services, manufacturing. The adoption and dissemination of clean technologies requires skills in technology application, adaptation and maintenance. Skills are also crucial for economies and businesses, workers and entrepreneurs, to rapidly adapt to changes as a consequence of environmental policies or climate change.

In this context the ILO in cooperation with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) conducted policy applied research into skill needs for greener economies. The countries covered were: Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Mali, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Uganda, the UK and the US.

The report Skills for Green Jobs: A global view presents the results of the research project in 21 countries. The print copy can be purchased at the ILO Bookstore at pubvente@ilo.org.