Reaching net zero will have a huge impact on the workforce over the next 30 years. In the UK alone, around 6.3 million jobs will likely be affected by the transition to a green economy. Similar shifts are already being seen across the world with LinkedIn job postings requiring green skills having grown by 8% per year globally in recent years.

Hosted on 28 September 2023, in partnership between the UK Government Department for Education and Times Higher Education, the International Green Skills Conference explored the challenges and opportunities that are coming to light with the development of green skills training and green career pathways.

The conference brought together the key groups needed to meet these challenges and make the most of these opportunities: the further and higher education sectors, businesses, policymakers, young people, adult learners and international partners.

Accelerating green skills provision

• What “green skills” mean in a national economic context and can there be an effective national strategy
• Why are there challenges in providing green skills in response to clear demand?
• Best-practice strategies for effective partnerships between educators, industry professionals and policymakers

Promoting green career opportunities

• How non-STEM subjects can contribute to a green economy
• How universities can better meet local, national and global needs for green skills
• Can green skills catalyse a revolution in lifelong learning strategies?

Incorporating green skills into the business dialogue

• What should policymakers prioritise as effective interventions? Can this be left to the market?
• Measuring and showcasing the return on investment in green skills
• Sharing successful case studies of businesses that are prioritising green skills

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Speak

High-quality speakers are essential to ensuring our events engage audiences and provide relevant, up-to-date and innovative content for our delegates. To register your interest in speaking, please click below to access the speaker application form.

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Exhibit

The conference includes an exhibition space where employers can showcase their green skills, careers opportunities and approaches to green skills within their organisation. If you are interested in finding out more or applying for a stand, please click below.

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Host

As host partner, you will lead the discourse and position yourself as a key innovator amongst business, industry, NGOs and government by highlighting your work and best practices. It’s an unrivalled opportunity to increase your brand exposure to influencers and policymakers.

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