Cities are the epicentre of the climate battle due to their large emissions. Achieving ambitious climate goals will depend on the capabilities and skills of the workforce in cities, who must equip themselves to remain relevant.

In this paper, a survey of 300 executives across six cities—Berlin, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo—captures the perception of the green-skills environment in an urban context. Expert interviews and an extensive literature review supplemented the survey findings in developing this paper and the barometer.