Published Online:June 2025
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Soft Skills
Product Type:Article
Product Code:IJSS040625
DOI:10.71329/IUPJSS/2025.19.2.46-64
Author Name:Aishwarya Singh, Jaya Yadav and Shalini Sharma
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Subject/Domain:Management
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Pages:46-64
This study presents a novel bibliometric review of green skills research from 2015 to 2024, employing five analytical techniques: co-authorship, cooccurrence, citation analysis, bibliographic coupling, and co-citation using VOSviewer. It classifies green skills into technical, transversal, and adaptive competencies and maps key research clusters, intellectual networks, and thematic gaps. Conceptual models such as Green Skills Ecosystem and Sustainability Skills Framework enhance our understanding of workforce preparedness in the green economy. The study identifies underexplored areas like the informal sector and healthcare, proposing a targeted future research agenda. Its findings inform curriculum development, policy alignment, and interdisciplinary innovation, contributing to the formation of a sustainable, resilient, and future-ready global workforce.
The global transition to a sustainable future demands a fundamental shift in workforce capabilities. As industries increasingly adopt environmentally responsible practices, the need for green skills has become a key driver of innovation and environmental stewardship. These skills span a wide range of competencies, from technical expertise in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture to practical understanding of environmental challenges and the implementation of low-impact solutions. By integrating such competencies into the labor force, industries can contribute meaningfully to ecological preservation, while supporting economic growth.