EU and UNDP help draft roadmap for development of green skills in key economic sectors of Moldova

A roadmap for the development of green skills in key economic sectors was presented on 29 June at the Technical University of Moldova (UTM), during the visit to Moldova of Jessika Roswall, European Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy. The event brought together students, recent graduates, universities, and vocational education institutions. 

The document was developed with the support of the European Union as part of the project ‘Enabling an inclusive green transition in the Republic of Moldova’, implemented by UNDP Moldova. Based on this document, a national capacity-building programme will be launched to prepare the workforce, institutions, and the education system for the demands of the green transition.

“The green transition is about resilience. It is about building a society and an economy that can thrive and prosper for generations to come. This starts with investing in skills and education. The EU can only innovate and make the green transition happen on the ground if people are on board and prepared,” said Jessika Roswall.

At the event, the universities and colleges specialising in the environment and sustainability presented their educational offerings to the new generation of students interested in green fields and sustainable development. One of the spaces featured was the Green Tech Hub, located at UTM.

Developed on the UTM campus, the Green Tech Hub will bring together students, researchers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and partners from the public and private sectors to transform innovative ideas into concrete solutions for a greener and more sustainable future.

The European Union, through the project ‘Enabling an inclusive green transition in the Republic of Moldova’, will equip the Green Tech Hub with a laboratory dedicated to testing construction materials and integrating waste as a raw material into production processes. At the same time, the EU and UNDP are supporting community development by organising hackathons, pre-acceleration programmes, and initiatives focused on developing green skills.

The Green Tech Hub also includes a modern innovation and prototyping lab, equipped with 3D printers, CO2 laser equipment, CNC (computer numerical control) machines, machinery for recycling plastics and textiles, and spaces dedicated to educational activities and collaborative projects.

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