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Green Skills Award 2026 organised by the European Training Foundation
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Publish Date 2/25/2026 Application Deadline Not Specified Opportunity Type Competitions Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The European Training Foundation (ETF) has officially launched the Green Skills Award 2026. This annual award recognises and promotes outstanding initiatives that help people develop green skills and support the transition toward a fair, sustainable and resource-efficient economy.

The award targets impactful initiatives implemented in education, vocational training, workplaces, communities, and digital platforms. It aims to give local and national projects global visibility and amplify their impact.

In 2026, a special #ForOurPlanet Prize will also recognise exceptional initiatives focused on nature restoration and preservation.
Details
  • Organiser: European Training Foundation (ETF)
  • Target Groups / Categories:

Employers & SMEs integrating green skills into real work

Social partners & NGOs supporting vulnerable groups

VET providers delivering hands-on green training

Schools embedding sustainability across education

Employment services supporting access to fair green jobs

Creators & influencers promoting sustainability awareness

  • Eligibility Requirement: Only completed initiatives with concrete and verifiable results are eligible
  • Evaluation Criteria:

Impact (measurable results)

Originality and innovation

Scalability and replication potential

  • Application Process:

Submit via EU Survey online form

Applications accepted in English or any language (AI translation used for assessment)

Select the appropriate category

Clearly describe who did what, where, when, and the results achieved

Include data, numbers, dates, partners, and outcomes

Provide supporting links or references

  • Fees: Not mentioned (no indication of application fees)
  • Location: Online application (no physical attendance required)
Eligibility Criteria
  • Applicant must be an organisation or actor working in green skills development or promotion
  • Initiative must fall under one of the listed categories
  • Initiative must be completed
  • Results must be concrete, specific, and verifiable
  • Clear and factual information must be provided
Opportunity Benefits
  • nternational visibility via ETF, European Commission and EEAS channels
  • Professional storytelling films showcasing the initiative
  • Promotion during major EU events (e.g., EU Green Week, ETF Skills Summit)
  • Networking and partnership opportunities
  • Official recognition for finalists and winners
  • Special #ForOurPlanet Prize in 2026