The publication explores the role and function, as well as approaches and concepts of technical vocational education and training (TVET) with respect to sustainable development and the transition to a low-carbon and low-emission economy. The issue is further analysed in the context of Germany, which has a longstanding tradition as far as environmental policies are concerned. Germany relies on rich experiences in integrating environmental requirements into TVET, a process which started in the end of the 1980s. In order to make these experiences useful for development cooperation, this publication systematically examines relevant strategies, concepts, and initiatives, but also further education, training offers and related experiences (Chapter 3).

GIZ has been implementing projects since the mid 1990s in the fields of green jobs and green skills development, addressing environment and sustainability aspects in the area of TVET and the labour market. Relevant examples are given in Chapter 4. Building on those examples, Chapter 5 formulates recommendations on how to respond to environment and sustainability requirements in projects in the area of TVET.