Is our skills system ready for a sustainability transition?

Skills are seen as crucial to support a just transition away from a carbon-based economy, both to develop the expertise required for the transition, and to prepare people who work in carbon-heavy jobs for jobs in new and emerging occupations. This Commentary provides an overview of research findings to explore the ways in which our skills system is ready, where it is lacking, and why skills can be only a small part of ensuring a just transition.