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In the town of Sokuluk, just outside Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek, 36-year-old Samara Kushubakova, turned a simple effort to improve her three children’s diet into a thriving business with social impact. Today, her brand of sugar-free fruit leather - NaktaKak, which means ‘authentic dried fruit’ in Kyrgyz – is known across the country.

Why take part? We aim to discover powerful stories from across the world: schools integrating sustainability or modernising training for green jobs; NGOs supporting vulnerable workers; employers reshaping job profiles; creators bringing climate knowledge to new audiences. These initiatives are transformative, yet their impact often remains local. The Green Skills Award gives them a global stage.