About the event
Climate change and environmental degradation pose existential challenges to the European Union and the world at large. At the same time, rapid technological progress in areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cloud computing is reshaping societies. The green and digital transitions, while offering opportunities for mutual reinforcement, also bring significant tensions. Digital solutions can help cut emissions, optimise resource use, and enable smarter energy systems, but they also risk driving higher energy demand and resource consumption.
The European Green Deal and the Green Deal Industrial Plan of 2023 set out a balanced approach to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 while strengthening Europe’s industrial competitiveness. Central to this vision is the creation of a ‘clean-tech revolution’ supported by four pillars: a predictable regulatory framework, faster access to investment, a focus on skills development, and stronger global cooperation. Complementary initiatives such as REPowerEU, alongside international insights including the ILO’s 2024 brief on skills in the twin transitions and Cedefop’s 2024 analysis on labour market greening, highlight the crucial role of upskilling and reskilling to ensure inclusive growth and resilience.
As jobs and skills requirements evolve, supporting workers and enterprises through targeted training becomes essential. Equipping people with the right digital and green skills is not only key to safeguarding income opportunities but also to driving sustainable economic growth. Big data and sectoral analysis increasingly demonstrate how skills policies can help ensure that transitions create opportunities rather than inequalities.
In this Peer Learning Activity, participants will explore how the Pact for Skills community can address these challenges by leveraging upskilling and reskilling tools. They will hear good practice examples of how members are supporting workers to adapt to changing labour market needs, discuss obstacles faced by these initiatives, and exchange strategies for overcoming them. The session will also serve as a platform to explore synergies and foster collaboration among Pact members, ensuring skills policies contribute to a sustainable and resilient future.
The event will feature interactive breakout sessions, encouraging active participation from all attendees.
Kindly note that the event will feature interactive breakout sessions, encouraging active participation.
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