Skills, Innovation and Opportunity for Green Jobs and Global Impact

The transition to a low-carbon economy is creating new career paths for young people, from hands-on green skills to high-tech innovation. As global markets invest in climate solutions, Northern cities have a chance to become hubs for technologies and expertise that can be exported worldwide.

This panel will explore how green jobs can drive economic revitalisation, from former industrial areas to underrepresented communities, ensuring young people access training and careers in the net-zero economy. With Generation Z entering the workforce as the most climate-driven generation yet, the discussion will showcase how climate action, skills development and innovation can cultivate a new generation of green leaders while boosting regional growth and competitiveness.