News, articles and events on Green Jobs
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Asia Clean Energy Forum 2017
The road to clean energy: Policy coherence and convergence of actions key to a just transition
23 June 2017
The Good and Decent Jobs, Skills, and Entrepreneurship for a Just Energy Transition Workshop gathered over 80 representatives from governments, enterprises, workers, financial institutions and development partners to discuss the future of work for a clean energy and just transition with a panel of experts. The workshop is part of the Asia Clean Energy Forum 2017.
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Our impact, their voices
Renewable energy production boosts hope for job creation in Egypt
14 February 2017
How an ILO pilot project that produces biogas in two Egyptian villages is creating jobs and reducing pollution.
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Article
Bangladesh: Lighting the Way to a Greener World of Work
22 June 2012
Solar home systems can be an alternative source of energy in developing countries like Bangladesh, where half of the population, or about 85 million people, lack access to grid-based electricity. Solar panels bring clean energy and green jobs to rural areas, an issue that is high on the Rio+20 agenda. Allan Dow reports.
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Article
A green plumber for a greener economy
21 June 2012
The transition towards a greener economy is expected to affect about half of the global labour force or roughly 1.5 billion people. This means changes in terms of job types and workers’ skills – a topic that is high on the Rio+20 agenda.