The Green Jobs Workforce Academy
The Green Jobs Workforce Academy is here to help you take a green approach to your career, your skills and job search. Packed full of information, it can help you adapt to a job that’s becoming greener.
Edinburgh Climate Change Institute
“Edinburgh Climate Change Institute and the University of Edinburgh are proud to support this fantastic Green Careers Week. Here in Scotland, across the UK, and right around the world, green jobs and skills underpin everything we do in the fight against climate change.”
Professor Dave Reay
Executive Director of Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI) - Collaborating to accelerate climate action
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, ECCI is a leading centre for research, teaching, policy and practice for climate action, and a centre of excellence within the School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh.
Established in 2010, ECCI has consistently worked towards a climate neutral Scotland and wider world.
Our vision is a resilient, just and climate neutral Scotland, showing leadership in global climate action. We create, support and work in partnership with researchers, communities, policy makers and businesses to find and implement place-based climate solutions, such as reducing emissions, building resilience and promoting equality and justice to tackle the climate emergency.
Training and Skills
Capacity building and skills development, in all sectors of society, is vital to support the transition to a zero carbon economy. ECCI works to enhance skills and build capacity through our partnerships, projects, policy and advisory roles, and links to educational courses for all levels of expertise.
ECCI experts advise the Scottish and UK government on training and skills policy. ECCI Director Professor Dave Reay contributes advice, leadership and expertise to:
- UK Gov Green Jobs Taskforce
- Education and skills for UK Unis Climate Network
- Climate Emergency Skills Action Plan (CESAP) [Scottish Government]
- Scottish Governement’s Implementation Group for the Climate Emergency Skills Plan
Masters Programmes
We host a range of postgraduate courses at ECCI, designed to help build a low carbon society. Our hub is home to around 200 Masters students, studying everything from carbon management to environmental sustainability.
The online Carbon Management MSc, for instance, is a ground-breaking development of our award-winning campus-based programme, providing students worldwide with high-level knowledge, skills and training in the business, economics and science of carbon management.
Check out these recent blogs from our incredible Masters students, who have gone on to undertake impactful roles all around the world:
Masters Programmes
We host a range of postgraduate courses at ECCI, designed to help build a low carbon society. Our hub is home to around 200 Masters students, studying everything from carbon management to environmental sustainability.
The online Carbon Management MSc, for instance, is a ground-breaking development of our award-winning campus-based programme, providing students worldwide with high-level knowledge, skills and training in the business, economics and science of carbon management.
Check out these recent blogs from our incredible Masters students, who have gone on to undertake impactful roles all around the world:
Green Career Pathways event
Watch the recording of our Green Career Pathways event – recorded at COP26 on 7 November 2021.
This event was hosted at the COP26-Green Zone, as part of the official programme. Through keynotes, a panel discussion and questions from the audience, the event explored the roles of education, training, and employment in delivering a resilient and equitable transition to net zero.
Our panel of ‘green’ professionals also provided insights into how to navigate green career pathways, exploring challenges and opportunities.
The panel was chaired by Prof Dave Reay, Director of ECCI, University of Edinburgh, and member of the UK Government’s Green Jobs Taskforce.
Green Career Pathways event
Watch the recording of our Green Career Pathways event – recorded at COP26 on 7 November 2021.
This event was hosted at the COP26-Green Zone, as part of the official programme. Through keynotes, a panel discussion and questions from the audience, the event explored the roles of education, training, and employment in delivering a resilient and equitable transition to net zero.
Our panel of ‘green’ professionals also provided insights into how to navigate green career pathways, exploring challenges and opportunities.
The panel was chaired by Prof Dave Reay, Director of ECCI, University of Edinburgh, and member of the UK Government’s Green Jobs Taskforce.