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About ISABEL
ISABEL (mInimize coSts and mAximize Benefits in the transitionary European regional Labour markets) is a Horizon Europe research project addressing the challenges of job creation and destruction during the green transition. Using cutting-edge AI technologies and extensive regional insights, ISABEL aims to develop fair and efficient strategies for reskilling, upskilling, and labour market policies that promote social and geographical equity.

Objectives
The project focuses on:

  1. Understanding the uneven implications of the green transition across regions and industries in Europe.
  2. Identifying factors influencing labour market changes during the transition.
  3. Developing pathways to minimize job destruction and maximize job creation through socially and geographically fair policies.

Outputs and Deliverables
ISABEL will produce:
• A detailed assessment of regional labour market restructuring.
• Innovative tools powered by AI to forecast skill shortages and recommend upskilling solutions.
• Tailored policy recommendations for fair labour market transformations.
• Living Labs in six diverse regions to pilot and implement solutions.

Partners
ISABEL unites 10 esteemed partners across Europe, including:
• Coordinator: Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), Greece
• University of Copenhagen, Denmark
• University of Western Macedonia, Greece
• University of Silesia, Poland
• University of Warwick, United Kingdom
• University of Oviedo, Spain
• University of Belgrade, Serbia
• Progressus Research & Counselling, Greece
• Regional Development Fund of Western Macedonia, Greece
• Kalundborg Municipality, Denmark

For more information visit the official project’s website: https://isabelproject.eu/

Kick-Off Meeting of the ISABEL Project


The launch of the ISABEL project during the Kick-Off Meeting held in Thessaloniki on 14-15 January!
The event brought together our esteemed partners from across Europe to discuss strategies for tackling the challenges of job creation and destruction during the green transition. Using cutting-edge AI tools and regional insights, ISABEL aims to promote fair reskilling, upskilling, and labour market policies that ensure no one is left behind.

1st General Assembly in Copenhagen

The second General Assembly of the ISABEL Horizon Europe Research Project took place on 2–3 April 2025 at the University of Copenhagen. The two-day meeting brought together all project partners to review progress, exchange insights, and strategically plan the next steps toward fostering fair and inclusive labour market transitions in the context of the green and digital transformations.

During the assembly, significant developments across all work packages were discussed, with particular emphasis on the engagement of regional stakeholders, data collection, and the design of innovative AI-driven tools. Partners collaboratively assessed the progress so far and aligned on priorities for the coming months.