This report examines trends in employment, skill needs and training provision for a selected group of occupations likely to be affected by the development of a low-carbon and resource-efficient economy and makes policy recommendations that seek to ensure that businesses can take advantage of the opportunities presented by this transition and that the skill needs it generates are met.

The study draws on data from several sources including: the EU labour force survey (EU-LFS); a review of national policy documents concerning skills, employment, energy, environment, innovation and industry; interviews with national experts on a range of the target occupations; some small-scale survey data from employers and learning providers; and validation of findings through a workshop with a range of experts.