About the project
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With Agenda 2030 the global community has recognized that decent work is both a means and an end to achieve sustainable development. Therefore, in 2018, ASEAN declared on promoting Green Jobs to reduce the environmental impact through occupation. According to the International Labour Organisation, decarbonisation is expected to generate up to 24 million green jobs by 2030, the majority in Asia. Green jobs are defined as work that is both environmentally sustainable and economically viable. TUNE project is specially created to support the UN and ASEAN agenda in performing reform in Higher Education Institutions by promoting green jobs education among university students to nurture future green leaders. This project is designed to improve education, career advising and job placement processes to promote green and sustainable careers in HEIs. TUNE also focuses on supporting curricula updates to build the capacity building that needed for a sustainable and inclusive future. Lastly, enhancing communication processes between employers and educators around workforce needs for ongoing improvements. TUNE project consists of 3 solid pillars which are analysis and training, institutional strengthening, strategic development at the ASEAN level, and visibility, quality and management. These pillars will serve as a foundation for a sustainable result that addresses in the project objectives. TUNE is expected to remodel HEIs that will not only impart information but also additional economic and social values to the community and country through the dissemination of the teaching and research findings; improved access to quality of higher education, in particular for people with fewer opportunities and in the poorest countries in the different regions and alignment of the academic world with industry needs by enhancing employability of students in green jobs sectors. By doing so, the ASEAN region can help ensure a bright and sustainable future for all its citizens.
Nurture future green leaders
TUNE aims to support ASEAN countries HEIs to provide the suitable curricular activities in terms of developing content in green jobs education, intercultural awareness and understanding, produce graduates with competence in green skills, increase employability of students that suit not only the local labour market but also internationally. TUNE will address the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) priorities through its activities, and the sustainable outputs and outcomes that will continue on past the project lifetime.
In-depth analysis through market survey of current level of Green Jobs Education among student, staff and stakeholders in at least 35 HEI campuses around ASEAN, in order to define training & institutional needs and identify good practices to share, publish and disseminate electronically.
Building of partner HEI staff capacities on green skills and green jobs through the delivery of two training of trainer’s workshops and their corresponding internal replication seminars at each partner HEI.
Up skill curricular for students that focus on green skill that suits requirements for green jobs education and through the creation and delivery of a new course outline, widely promoted in partner institutions to ensure active participation (over 100 participants).
Increasing dialogue with local stakeholders through the organisation of two roundtables in each partner HEI.
Develop experience for students through applied, real-world projects in curricula as a high impact learning practice with stakeholders via community service and internship program.
Apply the knowledge from the course of Green Jobs Education through internship programs provided by the stakeholders.
Visibility and dissemination of the TUNE project internationally through conferences and exhibitions to gather more HEIs and external stakeholders to involve and invest in Green Jobs Education for a sustainable future.
Q: What is the TUNE project?
A: TUNE (Nurture Future Green Leader) is an Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) project aimed at transforming Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in ASEAN to align with green job education and sustainability. The project is coordinated by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and involves a consortium of universities and stakeholders across ASEAN and Europe.
Q: What are the main objectives of the TUNE project?
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Q: What role do engineers play in the transition to a green economy?
A: Engineers are central to the green transition. They design and implement technologies that reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and support sustainable infrastructure. Their work spans sectors such as renewable energy, water management, sustainable transportation, and climate-resilient construction [4].
A global Engineering for Change and ASME survey found that engineers are increasingly expected to possess interdisciplinary skills, including systems thinking, stakeholder engagement, and cultural competence, to contribute to sustainable development [5] effectively. Engineering education is also evolving to include sustainability principles, preparing future professionals to lead green innovation [6].
References:
[4] ASME, “The Role of Engineers in the Green Economy,” [Online]. Available: https://www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/the-role-of-engineers-in-the-green-economy
[5] Engineering for Change & ASME, “Engineering for Sustainable Development: A Global Perspective,” 2021.
[6] UNESCO, “Engineering for Sustainable Development: Delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals,” 2021.
Q: How can students and academic staff benefit from green skills education?
A: Green skills education equips students and staff with the knowledge and competencies needed to thrive in a sustainable economy. For students, it enhances employability in emerging sectors such as clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and circular economy industries. It offers academic staff opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary research, curriculum innovation, and partnerships with industry and policy-makers [7].
UNESCO and the World Bank highlight that education systems that integrate sustainability prepare individuals for green jobs and foster critical thinking, innovation, and resilience—skills essential for navigating the climate crisis [8], [9].
References:
[7] European Training Foundation, “Skills for a Green Future,” 2022.
[8] UNESCO, “Education for Sustainable Development: A Roadmap,” 2020.
[9] World Bank, “Greening Technical and Vocational Education and Training,” 2021.
Q: How does higher education support the development of green skills?
A: Higher education institutions play a pivotal role in developing green skills by:
