Empowering the fair transition in EU neighbourhood and Central Asia

November 14, 2025
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How ready are countries for a fair green transition? As the low-carbon shift accelerates under the Paris Agreement, labour markets across the EU Neighbourhood and Central Asia are being reshaped. This ETF report analyses how 25 countries integrate human capital dimensions (employment, education, and skills) into their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The findings reveal that most countries only partially address these aspects, with fragmented strategies and limited coordination. To ensure a just transition, the report calls for stronger integration of skills development, inclusive stakeholder engagement, and coherent national planning.Explore how countries are preparing their people for climate action, and where critical gaps remain.

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