The transition to a green economy cannot be achieved without a skilled labour force. Skills development contributes to resilience by helping workers move to sectors with employment growth and to better jobs. It can also promote innovation, investment and competitiveness, thus creating a virtuous cycle. Imbalances persist between skills offered and skills needed for the green transition. A few countries integrate environmental sustainability and skills policies. Many countries have not yet developed or utilized their skills institutions to prepare for the green transition. Discussions on skills for the green transition tend to be led by governments with the involvement of employers, but to a lesser extent of trade unions.