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Geologist shapes a just transition, sustainable energy in the Philippines
Geologist and union officer Demi Abaniel discusses the role of geothermal energy in supporting a just and sustainable energy transition in Mindanao, Philippines.

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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.

A young Indonesian looks beyond coal towards a greener South Sumatra
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Our impact, their voices

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.

South Sumatra’s youth look beyond coal towards a greener Indonesia
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Just energy transition

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.

ILO supports Syria’s shift to a greener economy through skills, partnerships and policy dialogue
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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.

South Sumatra’s youth advance Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition through innovation and collaboration
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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.

The next generation helps shape Indonesia's just energy transition
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Just energy transition

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.

Union leader in the Philippines brings just transition across Mindanao
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Just transition

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.

Young people key to advancing a Just Energy Transition in Indonesia
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Press release

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.

The Middle East crisis: Activating social dialogue early matters

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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.

From child labour to union leader in geothermal power
Raul Amba at work in a geothermal power plant in Kidapawan City.

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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.

Energy crisis, critical minerals and jobs: what's at stake for Latin America and the Caribbean

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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
A man hands an empty oil can to a woman refugee to use as safe water container.

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.

Lasting shocks from the Middle East crisis: Emerging risks for the world of work
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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

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.

A key provincial leader pushing South Sumatra forward in Indonesia’s just energy transition
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Our impact, their voices

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.

New report calls for stronger public role in building domestic supply chains and inclusive workforce
The cover of the report displays the estimated 16.6 million jobs in renewable energy sector globally

IRENA–ILO report

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.

Indonesia’s South Sumatra charts a just energy transition through coffee and tourism
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Just energy transition

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

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.

Between 121 and 142 million people are employed in the circular economy globally
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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

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.