ETF Green Skills Award

Celebrating success stories: the role of skills in achieving the green transition

The Green Skills Award is a global initiative that was first introduced in 2021. Each year it celebrates outstanding ideas and inspiration from all over the world about innovation in action thanks to individuals and institutions. This initiative has become a source of good practices that can inspire people everywhere to make real change happen by nurturing circular and carbon-neutral economies and societies, and contributing to sustainable development.

Green Skills Award 2026

On 30 January 2026, the Green Skills Award 2026 was launched to continue celebrating Europe's green transition through education, training and innovative skills development.

Applicants from across the globe submitted their entries, offering us a glimpse of the inspiring work undertaken by countless schools, training providers, employers and communities, all of which seek to empower people and equip them with the skills they need to help build a more sustainable future.

From initiatives that help learners adapt to new technologies and support green careers to those driving change in local communities and beyond, the 2026 selection was as compelling as ever. Six finalists were ultimately shortlisted, with winners and runners-up to be announced at the Torino Global Skills Summit 2026 on 25 November.

Discover our six finalists for 2026, who championing the skills required to power a greener tomorrow, with projects from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Jordan, Nepal, Peru and Uzbekistan.

Current Winners - Green Skills Award 2025

The Green Skills Award 2025 edition was launched on 3 February 2025. Later during the year, five inspiring finalists were shortlisted for the award. The winners of the Green Skills Award were selected through a combination of international jury assessment and public voting and were announced on the 30th January 2026.

This year's winners were North Macedonia, followed by Türkiye and Spain. You can explore the 2025 finalists and winning projects here.

Green Skills Award previous editions and winners

Year after year, the growing number of finalists from various countries highlights the global reach and impact of the Green Skills Award, as well as the importance of collaborative efforts in achieving a more sustainable future.