The Education, Training, Upskilling and Re-skilling Unit of the Global Climate Hub (GCH) addresses the urgent need for sustainability-focused education and capacity-building to support the green transition. Recognizing the global skills gap in climate and sustainability sectors, the Unit develops adaptable learning programs across all life stages, aligned with the Six SDG Transformations. It collaborates with SDSN academic networks and the SDG Academy to deliver in-person and online education, with targeted initiatives for youth, national teams and public outreach.
Emphasizing tailored, co-designed curricula, capacity development and lifelong learning, the Unit aims to cultivate green competencies, critical thinking, and societal engagement necessary for adequately responding to the challenges posed by climate change. These assets are also crucial for local stakeholders and decision-makers to manage their systems sustainably in the long term.
Lead by Prof. Phoebe Koundouri and developed in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Unit of ATHENA Research Centre, under AE4RIA, PwC Greece, and with the contribution of EIT Digital, the report is a guide to a new green digital skills and jobs classification that will inform the educational, industry, and policymaking worlds to understand better and navigate the new labor market.
Access the full report: “Twin Skills for the Twin Transition: Defining Green Digital Skills and Jobs”
PI, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, “Athena” Research and Innovation Center
PI, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, Athens University of Economics and Business
ERASMUS+ | BuildSkills Academy: Academy for Transitional Skills in the Build Environment
PI, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, Athens University of Economics and Business
ERASMUS+: EXCEED – Excellence in Green and Digital Manufacturing
PI, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, “Athena” Research and Innovation Center
Erasmus+ Fast Forward: Engage, connect, and empower youth for a Sustainable Green Future
Participation through Brigaid Connect Association. Team member Prof. Phoebe KoundouriÂ
Cross Cutting Issues: Evaluation Study on the implementation of Cross Cutting Issues in Horizon 2020
Senior Expert: Prof. Phoebe Koundouri
TICHE Academy: Training Innovation for Circularity and Holistic economies
PI, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, Athens University of Economics and Business
EUSTEPs (Enhancing Universities’ Sustainability TEaching and Practices)
PI, Nikos Theodosiou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh, Greece)
CSETIR: Construction Safety with Education and Training using Immersive Reality
PI, Nikos Theodosiou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh, Greece)
PI, Nikos Theodosiou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh, Greece)
PI, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, “Athena” Research and Innovation Center
Members of the team: Â Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, Prof. Chrysi Laspidou, Athens University of Economics and Business
CEBB: Circular Economy Balkan BeaconsÂ
PI, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, “Athena” Research and Innovation Center
Circular Learning Hub (CL-hub)
PI, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, “Athena” Research and Innovation Center
CEIS | International School in Circular Economy project management
Funding Body: Region Emilia Romagna
PI, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, “Athena” Research and Innovation Center
SDGs measurement in Universities
PI, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri and Dr. Conrad Landis, Athens University of Economics and Business
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Koundouri, P., Landis, C., Koltsida, P., Papadaki, L., & Toli, E. (2024). Preparing the Maritime Workforce for the Twin Transition: Skill Priorities and Educational Needs. LinkÂ
Koundouri, P., Landis, C., Toli, E., Papanikolaou, K., Slamari, M., Epicoco, G., Hui, C., Arnold, R., & Moccia, S. (2023). Twin Skills for the Twin Transition: Defining Green & Digital Skills and Jobs. AE4RIA, ATHENA Research Centre, Sustainable Development Unit. Link
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