b"ENVIRONMENTings to the stationary community in theRELOCATE is a domestic upskillinghousing in some regions will be extremely destination location and the mobile indi- program in Sweden, co-founded by thescarce and difficult to source. And as we vidual/group learns capabilities and skillsEuropean Social Fund 7 . Individualsface new environmental and social chal-from destination communities, which canrelocate from areas with high unemploy- lenges, global mobility professionals will be adapted for use in their home country. ment to regions where there is a greatneed an additional set of skills in their demand for skilled labour (e.g., whererelocation toolbox. For example:While technical skill development isgreen skills are in short supply). As part ofundoubtedly a primary driver for movingthe relocation program, individuals receive Health and Safety: Our teams must individuals to different regions, we shouldtargeted training to help them flourishbe better equipped to deal with conse-recognize the many benefits attachedin the new location and in a new job orquences of extreme weather or heat-to the integration of people in differentsector, as well as tailored counselling torelated incidents, ensuring that we can cultures and situations. This might includesupport their move. proactively manage assignees safetythe development of everyday behaviours,and well-being. which when managed effectively couldPublic institutions have a key role in facili-Supplier Selection: Choosing suppliers result in the development of sustain- tating these programs and providing the able living practices (e.g., gaining anecessary resources to enable the easywith demonstrable experience different view on consumption, protectionmovement of people. However, there mustmanaging environmental and social of resources, or an appreciation for thebe a coordinated approach between publicconcerns will become more valuable for natural world, all of which are inherentlyand private actors to ensure that anyglobal mobility teams.better for our planet). governmental support can be translated Driving Decision-Making: Global into industry innovation and expansion. So could relocation address the transferSuch coordination should include facili- mobility teams must be well-versed in of technical skills required for corporatetating the freedom of movement.the benefits of choosing sustainable success while also supporting the wideroptions, ensuring that businesses and From our review of the existing demandtheir relocating employees recognizecommunity transition to sustainablefor green skills and the value that reloca- the collective impact our choicesnorms? As outlined above, the greention brings, we have identified threeare making. transition is more than simply an environ- primary ways that global mobility can mental or economic shift. This trans-Diverse Needs and Requirements: further drive the green transition:formation also gives us space to prioritizeThe ability to effectively manage and social enhancement and equity issues as Mobile Green Sectors: The expansionrespond to diverse needs and require-ments will likely become a morepart of sustainable development and toof specific green sectors (such as renewable ensure that our future is one built for theenergy, construction, and transport),central part of managing stakeholder prosperity of people and the planet. which may benefit from comprehensiverelationships. At a macro level, relocation could be aglobal mobility programs solely due toA greener global mobility industry will solution for addressing these issues bytheir specific business function. involve each stakeholder embracing this opening up interactions between commun- Transferring Skills within Non-special- change, whether in destination services, ities, improving cross-cultural intelligenceized Sectors: As outlined above, we seethe movement of goods, or the manage-and sensitivity, evolving international andan increase in demand for green skillsment of mobility programs. While there domestic collaboration, and ensuring thatwithin non- environmental industries,will certainly be new skills required for everyone is involved in the conversation. Atsuch as luxury goods and technology. managing technological or operational a micro level, the global mobility industryaspects, it is evident that all mobilityCultural Experience: Putting technicalprofessionals will need basic upskilling. is already well-equipped to promote the benefits of relocation (productivity, careerupskilling aside, the integration of development, and an opportunity to alignemployees within other communities work goals with personal ambitions). could support the development of sustainable living practices, personalSourcesMOBILITY PARTNERSHIPShabits, and behaviours that shift ways of1 https://www.ecmag.com/magazine/articles/ thinking towards the environment.There are already several success storiesarti- cle-detail/electrician-shortage-is-ongoing-from the public sector when reflectingGREEN TRANSITION2 despite-grow- ing-demandon the connection between mobility andhttps://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/green upskilling. Move Green is oneThe development of green skills is a globalpeo- ple-and-organizational-performance/ such example. It is a circular mobilityissue, leaving no sector or workstreamour-insights/beyond-hiring-how-companies-are-scheme between Andalusia and Northernexempt. This, of course, includes our very3 reskilling-to-address- talent-gaps6 own sector. By embracing the impendingPwC, 2022 Global Hopes and Fears Survey, 2022Morocco . The program centres on the green transition, the global mobility industry4 Aon, 2024 International People Mobility Survey movement of Moroccan graduates to Spain for a four-month training assign- will be able to mitigate the worst impactsReport, 2024of climate change, environmental degrada- 5ment. During this time, graduates enhancetion, and social injustice and adapt to a6 ODI Global, Migration for Climate Action, 2022changing world, which will see relocation their academic and technical-vocationalhttps://www.migrationpartnershipfacility.eu/skills relevant to renewable energy andmpf-proj- ects/26-e-co-development-for-innovation-green economy. At the end of the training,change in many ways.and-employ- ment-in-green-and-circular-economy-between-andalusia-and-morocco-move-green/the graduates receive support finding suit- For example, as we move to a warmer andpreviewable job placements or developing theirmore volatile climate, insurance demands7Bridging the Green Skills Gap through upskilling own business activity back in Morocco aswill change, shipping ports may face moreand relocation: Sofia's Journey with the part of a re-integration phase. frequent and extensive disruptions, andRELOCATE Project's Training - European UnionSpring 2025PERSPECTIVES19"