This was the second virtual conference on Greening TVET which was held from 12 to 26 November 2013. It builts on the previous discussion on ‘Green skills for sustainable development’ that took place on the e-forum in 2012. The discussions highlighted the importance of systematically integrating green competencies into TVET systems. According to the participants, green skills and attitudes should be part of curricula, training regulations and training programmes. Green skills should be applied in teacher training and in-company training and become part of education and training in TVET schools and training centres. The participants shared their opinion and gave examples and recommendations how to develop and implement GTVET strategies at institutional, governmental and administrative levels in order to facilitate the development and application of green skills and knowledge in all educational and training as well as in the informal educational sector.

The UNEVOC e-Forum was established in 2003 to facilitate knowledge exchange and has since become a global online community of more than 3,200 TVET experts taking part in crucial discussions on TVET related issues. Virtual conferences were introduced in 2011 to encourage wider debate and understanding. Guided by an expert in the field, these discussions seek experiences, expertise and feedback and wish to inspire people to take further action.