MILAN, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The need for both soft and hard skills, to develop well-rounded professionals, is essential for advancing the energy transition. Technical expertise in renewable energies and sustainable technologies is crucial for fostering innovation and implementation, while soft skills such as problem-solving, adaptability and critical thinking are vital for navigating the dynamic challenges of energy transitions. This is what emerges from the 2025 edition of the study by , the foundation of Italian technology and engineering group MAIRE, carried out in cooperation with IPSOS, renown international market research company.
The study, , sponsored by MAIRE, adds two more countries, Qatar and Argentina, bringing the panel to over 2,300 interviews selected since 2023 across 14 countries on 4 continents, in addition to opinion leaders. covers a diverse group of nations: Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE for the ; India, China, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkey for ; USA, Chile and Argentina for the ; Italy and UK for ; and Algeria in .
India stands out as the leader in energy transition with 63% of the respondents reporting high familiarity. ranks lowest, with only 29% very familiar with the concept, closely followed by Argentina, with 36%. The energy transition is a for 70% of individuals in and , followed by 67% of , while shows the least prioritization with just 34%.
is also rated highest in , followed by , and lowest in and . include raising awareness (), engaging private companies (), and stakeholder involvement (). Infrastructure development is a priority in , while focuses on professional training and is most concerned about job losses in traditional sectors.
fears transition costs will outweigh benefits, while expects short-term benefits. Education and training needs are widespread, with urgency highest in . Technical and soft skills like problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity are globally in demand. Specific technical skills include environmental impact analysis (), renewable energy knowledge (), and alternative materials expertise (). Skilled workforce availability is considered inadequate in but appropriate in and .
, commented"The energy transition is an irreversible journey: its benefits, both environmental and economic, are globally recognized, and will outweigh or balance the costs for 13 out of 14 countries over the short term and for 100% of the panel countries over the long term. Success depends on the strategic alignment of vision, policy, innovation, and – above all – human capital. Investing in new technical and soft skills for climate goals and circularity is essential for shaping the future competitiveness of nations. Emerging countries recognize the need for increasing the availability of energy transition professionals: here is where we see the greater dynamism that is reshaping geo-economy worldwide".
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