Promote the VET sector as a leader in sustainability learning, continually strengthen teaching capabilities and demonstrate the adaptability of Sydney’s VET training packages at a local level to meet local needs and demands. In particular, it summarises the key international policy debate before setting out a broad analysis of Sydney’s economy, the labour market and the potential for “greener” jobs. It finishes by providing an analysis of the labour market and a series of recommendations to aid Sydney’s transition to a low carbon economy.