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7 Facts about the Climate Skills Gap and How to Overcome It

7 Facts about the Climate Skills Gap and How to Overcome It

7 facts about the Climate Skills Gap and how to overcome it from Circular Online:

  • 67% of 500 business decision-makers believe there is a green skills shortage in the UK
  • 57% of business leaders believe specialised green skills are important to their companies
  • To address the skills gap, 27% are identifying opportunities, 26% investing in training, and 23% offering on-the-job training and apprenticeships
  • 55% of decision-makers think it’s important for new staff to show consciousness about climate change
  • 27% of employed adults are considering a green job as their next career move, with 47% thinking about renewable energy sector work
  • Nearly half of those considering a green job feel they lack the right skills
  • 49% of employed adults considering a switch want a role that positively impacts the planet and 36% want to future-proof their careers

How to overcome the Climate Skills Gap? Education, Collaboration and active Engagement in climate action.

At Future Food Movement, we offer all that in just one package. Join our climate action community to upskill on climate alongside a network of like-minded food industry climate warriors.

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