Green Skills Award 2025 - Finalists and Winners
Celebrating global innovation in green and sustainable skills
Launched in 2021 by the European Training Foundation (ETF), the Green Skills Award recognises real-world solutions that empower individuals and communities to drive sustainable change. From cutting-edge digital tools to community-based training programmes, these initiatives are proof that climate action starts with education.
The 2025 Green Skills Award Final showcased five incredible projects that are redefining the future of green skills development, sustainability education and climate action through training. These inspiring finalists are leading by example in building inclusive, circular and carbon-neutral economies by putting environmental skills at the heart of learning and work.
The winners of the 2025 Green Skills Award were selected through a combination of international jury assessment and public voting. This year’s winning initiatives demonstrate how innovative learning, community engagement and practical green skills can accelerate progress towards circular and carbon‑neutral economies.
You can see the video presentations of each finalist Green Skills Award 2025.
Green Skills Award 2025 Winners:
The 2025 Green Skills Award winners, announced in January 2026, are:
- North Macedonia: Best Business Concept for Green Innovation
- Türkiye: Solar School Project
- Spain: Powar Steam
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Meet the Finalists
(in alphabetical order):
Kazakhstan: Powering the green economy with skills for the future
Mangystau Energy College in Kazakhstan is equipping students with practical renewable energy skills through a dual training programme focused on solar, wind and other clean energy technologies. This cutting-edge, hands-on approach supports Kazakhstan's transition from fossil fuels to a more sustainable, low-carbon energy future.
READ MORE to explore Kazakhstan's green energy success story.
North Macedonia: The green business challenge shaping sustainable innovation
The Best Business Concept for Green Innovation empowers students and teachers to co-create real-world sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. Launched by the National Centre for the Development of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Learning (NCDIEL), with support from Erasmus+ GREENOVET and other partners, this initiative blends green education and entrepreneurship to foster the next wave of sustainable changemakers.
READ MORE to explore North Macedonia's green innovation success story.
Spain: The digital tools bringing climate education to life
POWAR STEAM is turning climate education into an engaging and interactive learning experience. By combining STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics), sustainability and digital skills, and using tools like the P-BIT mini computer and a POWAR CS climate simulator, the project helps young learners explore real environmental data and learn the science behind climate change.
READ MORE to explore Spain's smart climate success story.
Tunisia: Empowering rural women with green skills, entrepreneurship and purpose
CBS Training in southern Tunisia is helping rural women launch eco-friendly businesses through a unique blend of vocational training, personal development and green entrepreneurship. Founded by Sendi Ibtissem, this innovative initiative promotes gender equality and climate resilience, and has become a national model for women-focused green education.
READ MORE to explore Tunisia's inspiring grassroots success story.
Türkiye: Solar skills for a brighter, greener, more inclusive future
In Antalya, the Solar School Project is preparing NEET youth (not in education, employment or training) for careers in the fast-growing solar energy sector. Led by the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality and supported by the European Union, this programme offers online learning, practical workshops and job coaching to support the inclusion of Türkiye’s youth in the country's clean energy transition.
READ MORE to explore Turkiye's inclusive solar energy success story.
Special Recognition: #ForOurPlanet Award 2025 Winner
Celebrating excellence in circular economy education, nominated by DG ENV and EEAS.
Malaysia: Student-led circular economy project using insects to drive inclusive education
Students at Sekolah Indonesia Kota Kinabalu (SIKK) are tackling food waste and promoting the circular economy through an innovative use of the black soldier fly (BSF). This award-winning project transforms cafeteria waste into compost, animal feed and inclusive climate education, empowering communities and scaling across Malaysia.
READ MORE to explore Malaysia's circular economy success story.