Green Skills: Shaping Tomorrow

Addressing contemporary environmental challenges is one of the major issues facing the European Union (EU). The environmental, economic, social, and technological challenges that arise call upon both the private and public sectors to adapt through policy-making, target-setting, and the creation of specialised green jobs.

Recent studies have highlighted the impact of the Green Transition, with 40% of workers expected to require retraining by 2030 (World Economic Forum, 2023). In Europe, approximately 800,000 new jobs are projected, while in Greece, the Public Employment Service has announced its target to have 500,000 Greeks certified in digital and green skills by 2025.

Consequently, the development of “green skills” is becoming critical for professionals, and especially for engineers, who are at the forefront of technological change. The EU, among other initiatives, promotes relevant actions and incentivises the green transition. In this context, education and the acquisition of new green skills represent, beyond a necessity, an opportunity to align with the green transition and shape a greener tomorrow.

Would you like to become part of this transition, learn about the rising role of green skills in the labour market, and receive hands-on training with the support of experienced mentors?

Then register for free for the event «Green Skills: Shaping Tomorrow», which will be held on Tuesday, 08 April from 10:00 to 19:00 in the Multimedia Rooms of the NTUA Central Library.

The event consists of two (2) parts. Part A includes specialised presentations, thematic discussions, and an industry surprise, with the event concluding with interactive workshops entitled “Fire-Protecting our Forests (FPF)” and “Forging our Sustainable Cities (FSC)” (Part B). Between Part A and Part B, there will be a break for food and a networking opportunity. The detailed programme will be announced shortly.

Attendance is free but registration is required. Places for the interactive workshops (Part B) are limited.

You can register here to secure your place and to stay informed with further details.

The event is co-organised by the student groups envinow.gr and Mi.M.E.C. of the National Technical University of Athens, under the auspices of the UNESCO Chair on Green Innovation and Circular Economy at NTUA.

Attachments: Press Release-Green Skills 2025.pdf

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The National Technical University of Athens and Columbia Engineering successfully co-organised the first scientific workshop of the current year, entitled «Infrastructure and Energy Sustainability in a Changing Climate». The event brought together distinguished Professors from both universities, many of whom are NTUA alumni. The workshop was held at the Zografou Polytechnic Campus, attracting students, researchers, and Professors, and was also available via live stream, which was watched in real time by more than 700 viewers.

The presentations and discussions focused on critical challenges of the energy and environmental transition, covering topics such as:

Decarbonisation of the building stock through advanced analytical tools
The use of trustworthy artificial intelligence to address climate change
The challenges and limits of smart cities
The application of artificial intelligence in autonomous mobility

The presentations covered, among other topics:

The sustainable electrification of Europe’s first «Renewable Energy Valley»
Strategies for reducing the carbon footprint
Technological solutions for fire prevention and suppression
Innovative approaches to infrastructure monitoring using IoT and non-destructive testing methods
Measures to enhance infrastructure resilience and adaptation to climate change

This workshop is the first in a series of events to follow within the framework of the collaboration between NTUA and Columbia University.

Watch the recorded event