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GENERAL

GREENING OF VET

Definitions (source: ETF):

The green transition concerns reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and promoting renewable energy sources, while the digital transition involves the integration of digital technologies in society.

The greening of VET refers to the gradual process of aligning training practices, culture, and institutional operations with the principles of environmental sustainability. This involves ensuring that VET programs and qualifications equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to support the green transition. The process of greening is gradual and is influenced by digital advancements and innovations. It affects all aspects of an institution’s educational and training activities.

A green economy promotes low carbon emissions, efficient resource use, and social inclusivity. It drives employment and income growth through public and private investments in activities, infrastructure, and assets that reduce carbon emissions and pollution. It also focuses on enhancing energy and resource efficiency and safeguarding biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Skills for the green transition, or green skills, require a comprehensive set of knowledge, abilities, values, and attitudes to excel in and support a sustainable and resource-efficient society. Green skills encompass both technical knowledge and transversal skills, as well as knowledge, values, and attitudes that enable professionals to effectively utilize green technologies and processes and make pro-environmental decisions in both their work and personal lives.

Thank you very much for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. We look forward to receiving your response to guide the further development of the Danube Region Platform on Centres of Vocational Excellence.