Within the scope of the collaboration, it is aimed to develop content and appropriate learning models that can be incorporated into formal and non-formal education programs by analyzing the professional competencies needed in the sectors included in the Transition Financing Framework, which was created by DenizBank to support decarbonization investments of emission-intensive sectors.
Within the scope of formal education, the professional competencies needed by priority sectors for green transformation will be analyzed. In line with the findings, it is aimed to develop content supporting vocational and technical education in coordination with relevant public institutions, strengthen the capacities of educators and disseminate green skills in the vocational education system. In the field of non-formal education, models that can support access to green skills, especially for young people who are not in education or employment, will be evaluated. Education and professional development opportunities to be developed through youth centers and related education networks will be shaped in line with the needs analysis results and collaborations with relevant institutions.
DenizBank General Manager Recep Baştuğ said the following in his evaluation of the cooperation:
"In achieving our country's 2053 net zero emission target, the comprehensive transformation of production processes in every field, especially in carbon-intensive sectors, and access to the financing resources needed by these investments are of great importance. Our bank is one of the financial institutions that play an important role in meeting this need. With our Transition Financing Framework, which we have implemented with this approach, we aim to provide financing for the investments of our companies operating in sectors that are difficult to green transform such as iron and steel, cement, aluminum, energy, automotive, agriculture and tourism. However, as well as capital support, we also have qualified people to realize these investments. Training human resources is also extremely important. With the cooperation we initiated with UNICEF, we aim to enable young people to gain professional competencies in low-carbon production processes in line with the needs of the real sector and facilitate their transition from education to employment. Thus, we will accompany the transformation of our customers by contributing to the training of the qualified workforce they need. We will also strengthen the technical expertise of the teams within our institution and increase our capacity to provide guidance beyond financing. We believe that our cooperation will provide new professional opportunities to our young people and make a long-term contribution to the competitiveness of the real sector and the sustainable development of our country.
UNICEF Türkiye Representative Paolo Marchi said the following in his evaluation of the cooperation:
"Young people will face the consequences of climate change the most in the future. Therefore, they need to have a say in shaping the solutions. Climate change is already affecting the education life and future employment opportunities of young people. Therefore, by collaborating with DenizBank, we aim to support young people to acquire the green skills that will be needed in the economy of the future and to develop the self-confidence to use these skills. As Turkey prepares to host COP31, we must put children and young people at the center of climate action. Because what is at stake is their voices, ideas and future. No young person is left behind." "It should not be left."
