The greening of the economy is a shared goal for advanced and less advanced economies alike, particularly where sustained and inclusive employment is an objective for policy-makers. However, the challenges of such greening, and the implications for employment and skills, vary across regions and countries. This is particularly true in the Southern Mediterranean region whose “green needs” are very evident, such as water scarcity and climate change, to mention just a few. Against this backdrop, we see the green economy not only as a challenge but also as a great opportunity.