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110th International Labour Conference
ILO World of Work Summit to discuss how to tackle multiple global crises
International Labour Conference to host major summit on the world of work response to food, energy and financial crises.
The 2nd Employment Working Group G20 Meeting: “Improving the Employment Condition to Recover Together”
The ILO supports the G20 Presidency of Indonesia which is committed to advocate collective action on three main pillars on global health architecture, sustainable energy transition and digital transformation.
Economic and social development in LDCs
Progress in Least Developed Countries stalled by multiple crises
Structural weaknesses in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) will be exacerbated if they are not able to fully participate in the global recovery.
One UN
How does the UN support Ukrainian refugees in Moldova? Interview with Simon Springett, UN Resident Coordinator
We interviewed Simon Springett, UN Resident Coordinator in Moldova and asked him about how the UN assists Ukrainian refugees in the country, how the energy crisis will affect the local population and about his expectations to the ILO as part of the...
ILO signs two separate Memoranda of Understanding with Smart Energy Limited of Zambia and Renewables Management Services of South Africa
The International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Office Lusaka has signed two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Smart Energy Limited of Zambia (Smartnet) and Renewables Management Services of South Africa (RMS).
COP26
ILO welcomes COP26 Just Transition Declaration
The ILO plays key role in developing the Just Transition Declaration, agreed at the UN Climate Summit in Glasgow.
ILO COP26 engagements
The ILO is committed to bold climate action that aligns climate goals with decent work, social justice, and sustainable development. During COP26 the ILO participated in several side events on various climate-related issues including, but not...
News
The ILO and ITU highlight opportunities for boosting youth employment in the digital economy in Ethiopia’s Afar and Somali regions
On 1 November 2021, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) invited key youth employment stakeholders to discuss, validate the results and identify potential priority areas in the study on...
Greening the ILO
What is the ILO doing to become greener?
The ILO has been mainstreaming environmental sustainability in its operations and programmatic work.
Energy transition
Renewable energy jobs have reached 12 million globally
Ahead of COP26, a report by IRENA and ILO underscores the jobs potential of an ambitious climate strategy and calls for comprehensive policies in support of a just transition to a greener future.
Energy transition
IRENA and ILO work together for a just and inclusive transition to a sustainable energy future
The organizations step up their efforts to work for a sustainable energy future that promotes decent work for all.
Technical meeting on the future of decent and sustainable work in urban transport services
Urban passenger transport systems will be crucial to move towards a zero-carbon future
An ILO Technical meeting on the future of decent and sustainable work in urban transport services emphasized the sector’s role in the achievement of sustainable cities and communities.
Earth Day
Invest in climate education to build a better workforce for a greener future
Climate and environmental literacy can help create jobs, build a green consumer market and allow citizens to better engage with their governments about climate change.
The Swedish Government and the International Labour Organization (ILO) launch Skills for Energy in Southern Africa (SESA) project
The Swedish Government and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have launched the implementation of Skills for Energy in Southern Africa (SESA) project. The Project is a US $ 3.8 Million partnership agreement to be executed over a three- and...
The Swedish Government and the International Labour Organization (ILO) sign US $ 3.8 Million partnership agreement
The Swedish Government and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have signed the US $ 3.8 Million partnership agreement to execute the four-year Skills For Energy In Southern Africa (SESA) project.
UN Climate Action Summit
Just transition commitments made by many countries at UN Climate Action Summit
Prime Minister of Spain announces commitments made by close to 50 countries to create just transition plans designed to ensure ambitious climate action delivers significant social gains with decent green jobs.
United Nations General Assembly
UN Secretary-General announces new Climate Action Summit jobs initiative, urges countries to join
The initiative provides a roadmap for ensuring that people’s jobs and well-being are at the centre of the transition to a carbon-neutral economy.
G20 Leaders’ Summit
We can both create jobs and protect the environment
Job opportunity and economic growth can happen without costing the planet, said ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, at a G20 discussion on “Embracing the Opportunities (Infrastructure; Energy transitions; A sustainable food future)”.
GAIN
Launching of the GAIN Training Guidebook during the 3rd GAIN Conference
The third GAIN Conference, which followed the Global Forum on Just Transition, gave a tribune for researchers and policy makers to exchange on research methods and country experiences to evaluate the impact of transitioning towards greener economy.
Asia Clean Energy Forum 2017
The road to clean energy: Policy coherence and convergence of actions key to a just transition
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...