In the EU, more than 20 million jobs are already linked to the environment and the figure will increase as the EU continues its commitment to growing the economy while protecting natural resources. A key objective of Europe 2020, the strategy for growth and jobs, is to address the need for sustainable and inclusive growth through the promotion of a competitive and greener economy in the EU. Green jobs apply to a wide range of sectors such as construction, transport, energy supply, engineering or science. The EU initiative New Skills for New Jobs should help in supporting the transition to a low carbon economy by allowing Member States to anticipate the future labour market needs in this area, making green growth a potential solution to the current unemployment crisis.As part of the 2020 strategy, the EU has committed to offer its support to businesses so they can achieve the shift to a greener economy whilst remaining competitive on the global stage.During this timely interational symposium, delegates will explore how future skills-needs can be better anticipated to suit the market and how the green economy can be boosted by investing in green technologies and eco-innovation.