Green Skills and Green Jobs Youth Consultation - Report prepared for UN Environment Programme by SOS-International, on behalf of the Green Jobs for Youth Pact Youth Advisory Group July 2024
Aligning our education systems with the needs of our planet is essential. Programs and curricula must reflect the realities of our ecological crisis and the requirements of a green economy. Initiatives such as the ‘International Green Learning & Skills Accelerator’ are crucial in plugging this gap by bringing different stakeholders together. To the young people reading this and to those who led and participated in this consultation, your drive and determination are inspiring. Your commitment will be the driving force behind this transition. To educators, policymakers, and industry leaders: I urge you to prioritize this alignment. Invest in green skills education. Support policies that facilitate continuous learning. Create pathways for young people to enter and thrive in green jobs. Nothing good ever happens in isolation; the urgency of this collaboration is even more evident today. Therefore, by working together, we can shape policies and initiatives that guarantee a smooth and fair transition for all, creating a just and sustainable society where no one is left behind.
