Sustainability career & leadership forum 2026: building the workforce to invest in nature

Sustainability Career & Leadership Forum 2026 is a free virtual forum focused on strengthening the skills and leadership required to invest in nature and deliver environmental progress across Europe.

Achieving environmental and climate objectives requires professionals equipped with a wide range of competencies to design, implement and scale sustainability initiatives across sectors, from biodiversity protection and climate action to circular economy, sustainable finance, governance and organisational transformation. As sustainability becomes embedded across industries, demand for qualified talent and practical expertise continues to grow.

The forum brings together professionals seeking to enter or advance in sustainability roles, alongside experienced sustainability leaders, educators, corporate representatives and public sector stakeholders to explore emerging green skills needs and professional pathways.

Through keynote sessions, panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions, participants examine how organisations and education systems can develop the capabilities required to translate environmental ambition into practical implementation across sectors.

By connecting individuals pursuing sustainability careers with organisations and educators shaping the skills landscape, the event contributes to strengthening Europe’s capacity to turn environmental ambition into action.