ASEAN report outlines recommendations to align workforce skills with emerging green economy demands.
ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, H.E. San Lwin, delivered remarks at the launch of the Study Report on the Analysis of Supply and Demand for Green Jobs and Green Skills in ASEAN on 27 October 2026 in Singapore. He highlighted the need to equip ASEAN’s workforce with the skills required to participate in the transition towards greener, more sustainable and climate-resilient economies, in line with the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.
The study report examined the supply of and demand for green jobs and green skills in ASEAN, providing findings and recommendations to support regional cooperation in promoting green employment. Its recommendations addressed the alignment of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems with labour market demands, improvements in labour market data intelligence, and more coherent governance of green employment.
In his remarks, DSG San Lwin emphasised the importance of preparing workers for evolving labour market requirements as ASEAN economies pursue more sustainable development pathways. Equipping the workforce with relevant skills was essential to enabling people to participate in the green transition and respond to changes in employment needs associated with the shift towards greener economic activities.
The report highlighted the need for TVET systems to respond more effectively to labour market demand. Aligning training and skills development with employment requirements would help ensure that workers acquire competencies relevant to green jobs. Better labour market data intelligence was also identified as an important area for cooperation, supporting a clearer understanding of skills demand and helping inform workforce development policies.
In addition, the study underscored the importance of coherent governance to support the promotion of green employment. Coordinated approaches to policy development and implementation would be necessary to address the interconnected requirements of skills development, labour markets and sustainable economic growth.
DSG San Lwin called for continued cooperation among ASEAN Member States, sectoral bodies and external partners to facilitate a just and inclusive green transition, with no one left behind. His remarks highlighted the role of regional cooperation in supporting workforce readiness and ensuring that the benefits and opportunities associated with greener economies remained inclusive.
The study report provides a basis for further ASEAN cooperation on green jobs and green skills, supporting efforts to align workforce development with the objectives of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.
Source: ASEAN
