“Towards a Sustainable Future for Youth: Green Employment Policies and Enabling Digital Skills in the EU” by Dr. Muradiye Ateş & Dr. Censu Caruana explores how the EU’s green and digital transitions can unlock inclusive, sustainable opportunities for young people.
Why this matters
The EU’s dual transition is expected to generate millions of new jobs by 2030 in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, and building renovation. But too many young people—especially women, rural youth, and marginalized groups—still face barriers: skills mismatches, limited local opportunities, and lack of access to training.
The brief calls for urgent action to:
- Integrate green + digital skills into all levels of education & VET
- Expand apprenticeships, work-based learning & green entrepreneurship
- Modernize career guidance & ensure inclusive access for disadvantaged youth
- Strengthen policy coordination & cross-sector partnerships
At stake is not just the future of work—but whether Europe’s youth can lead the just, green transition with the skills, agency, and opportunities they need.
Read the full brief here