The challenges of greening the economy and the implications for employment and skills vary across regions and local areas, depending on their economic and industrial structure, as well as their current and potential innovative activities. Despite these national differences, sustained and inclusive employment is a shared objective for policy makers in all types of localities.

The Forum aims to review and discuss new research and policy approaches to foster a greener and inclusive economy. It identifies tools, strategies and initiatives from theory to practice. The Forum provides an open space for discussion between researchers, policy makers, employment analysts and social partners involved in skills development and identifying training needs for a greener economy.

Discussions from the ‌Forum will contribute to current work programmes of the OECD LEED’s green growth studies.

Where and who should attend?

The Forum will be held at OECD headquarters in Paris on Friday 14 February 2014. The Forum is addressed to researchers, government advisers, employment and policy analysts and social partners working on skills development and training needs for a sustainable future.