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Geologist shapes a just transition, sustainable energy in the Philippines
A female geologist, supervisor, and union leader champions a just transition within the Philippines' geothermal sector to ensure a sustainable future for workers and the environment.
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A young Indonesian looks beyond coal towards a greener South Sumatra
Marking International Youth Day, an ILO initiative inspires a university student in South Sumatra to look beyond coal and towards a greener future for his province.
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South Sumatra’s youth look beyond coal towards a greener Indonesia
As South Sumatra looks beyond coal, the ILO and Sriwijaya University help young people prepare for and take part in Indonesia’s transition towards a greener and more inclusive economy.
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ILO supports Syria’s shift to a greener economy through skills, partnerships and policy dialogue
Green skills development is helping equip workers and institutions with the knowledge needed to support Syria's just transition and sustainable recovery.
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South Sumatra’s youth advance Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition through innovation and collaboration
The ILO and Sriwijaya University are empowering young people to play an active role in advancing a Just Energy Transition through economic diversification and skills development towards a greener and more inclusive future of work.
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The next generation helps shape Indonesia's just energy transition
A joint workshop by the ILO and its university partner helps students explore the role of innovation, green jobs and social dialogue in advancing Indonesia's just energy transition.
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Union leader in the Philippines brings just transition across Mindanao
A just transition in the Philippines must leave no worker behind, especially in Mindanao where unions are helping vulnerable, informal, and young workers build a fairer and more sustainable future.
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Young people key to advancing a Just Energy Transition in Indonesia
ILO and Airlangga University (UNAIR) are encouraging young people to play an active role in ensuring that Indonesia's energy transition is fair, inclusive and creates decent work for all.
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The Middle East crisis: Activating social dialogue early matters
The Middle East crisis underscores the importance of early social dialogue to help protect jobs, incomes and working conditions, and support more resilient and inclusive responses in labour markets and economies.
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From child labour to union leader in geothermal power
In the Philippines, a former child labourer has become a geothermal worker and union leader, proving that a just transition, skills recognition, and labour rights can create decent work without leaving workers behind.
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Energy crisis, critical minerals and jobs: what's at stake for Latin America and the Caribbean
The new energy geopolitics is reshaping employment, investment and development prospects in Latin America and the Caribbean. The challenge will be to turn the opportunities created by the energy transition into more and better jobs through strong...
Middle East crisis weighs on global labour markets
Report finds rising risks to jobs, incomes and working conditions worldwide, with uneven effects across regions and growing pressure on migrant workers and remittance-dependent economies.
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Lasting shocks from the Middle East crisis: Emerging risks for the world of work
Beyond its human toll, the Middle East crisis is hitting jobs, incomes, and working conditions worldwide. Early action is critical to protect labour markets, especially for vulnerable workers, small businesses, and low-income households.
ILO and the Government of the Netherlands launch a project to protect Ukrainians working in energy
The initiative strengthens occupational safety and health and prepares workers for a sustainable recovery of the embattled energy sector.
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A key provincial leader pushing South Sumatra forward in Indonesia’s just energy transition
A dedicated provincial leader is driving South Sumatra’s just energy transition while advancing Indonesia’s broader commitment to renewable energy.
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New report calls for stronger public role in building domestic supply chains and inclusive workforce
A new IRENA–ILO report finds global renewable energy jobs reached 16.6 million in 2024 but growth slowed. It calls for stronger public action to build domestic supply chains and ensure a more inclusive workforce.
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Indonesia’s South Sumatra charts a just energy transition through coffee and tourism
From coal mines to coffee farms and the tourism sector, South Sumatra, with support from the ILO, is showing how a just transition can create new opportunities while protecting workers and communities.
ILO calls for decent work in Asia-Pacific’s renewable energy and critical mineral supply chains
New research finds decent work deficits in renewable energy and critical mineral supply chains in the region, but value-added industries lead way to better working conditions.
New joint report
Between 121 and 142 million people are employed in the circular economy globally
A new report by the ILO, Circle Economy, the World Bank Group, and UN-PAGE urges policies for decent jobs, sustainable enterprises, and stronger social protections in the circular economy.
Micro, small and medium enterprises set to power Zambia’s clean energy future
Over 40 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Zambia’s Eastern Province are set to benefit from a hands-on training in renewable energy technologies this October.