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Turning e-waste into opportunity: Zambia's journey towards green jobs for young people

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.

17th High-level meeting between the ILO and the European Commission

The International Labour Organization and the European Commission set renewed strategic agenda for social justice, quality jobs and a...

The two partners reaffirmed their strategic partnership and agreed to deepen their cooperation on social justice, decent work and quality jobs at their 17th High-level meeting.

ILO launches phase II of Nigeria’s social dimension of ecological transition project

New ILO initiative will place decent work, sustainable enterprise development and livelihoods at the centre of Nigeria’s ecological transition, helping ensure that the transition is fair, inclusive and people centred.

Enterprise development

New National Business Development Services Portal connects Bangladesh's entrepreneurs with finance, training and business support services

ILO, SME Foundation and the Ministry of Industries have launched Bangladesh's national Business Development Services (BDS) Portal - a one-stop digital platform connecting entrepreneurs with finance, training, licensing and market information.

Just transition

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.

Just energy transition

Indonesia strengthens Just Transition Pathways in East Kalimantan's coal-dependent region

The ILO, through its IKI-JET project, is advancing Indonesia's just energy transition by equipping stakeholders with practical tools to support workers and communities in coal-dependent regions.

Article

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...

Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)

Growing, Greening and Creating Jobs in Rwanda

Decent Work and Social Justice

Delivering Impact, Expanding Opportunity

The first half of 2026 has demonstrated that meaningful progress is achieved when people remain at the centre of development.

ILO launches a global Just Transition Policy Gateway

The International Labour Organization has launched the Just Transition Policy Gateway, the first global platform dedicated to supporting the implementation of just transition policies. The Gateway provides policymakers and social partners with...

ILO and Singapore renew partnership to support ASEAN to navigate the future of work

Agreement strengthens regional and South-South cooperation on areas including artificial intelligence, demographic change, platform work, skills development and social dialogue.

World Environment Day

Three ways we promote nature-inspired work across the Arab States

This year on World Environment Day, the ILO Regional Office for Arab states is highlighting three examples of how decent work is a central element in the transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all.

EU Green Week 2026

Nature-based solutions can drive decent job creation

Nature-based solutions have potential to be a major driver of employment in sectors such as agriculture, forestry, water and infrastructure development. Investment is needed in skills development, decent work and inclusion to ensure that this...

EU strategic framework on health and safety at work post-2027

Occupational disease prevention, mental health, AI, and climate change should shape future EU agenda on safety and health at work

The ILO highlighted occupational diseases, psychosocial risks, artificial intelligence and climate adaptation and preparedness for extreme weather events as key priorities for the future EU strategic framework on health and safety at work during a...

Workers' organization

Timor-Leste strengthens the voice and representation of informal economy workers

Workers in Timor-Leste’s informal economy, with support from the ILO, have taken a major step towards stronger representation and recognition with the establishment of the country’s first national association for informal economy workers.

Press Release

Nepal moves to make climate action work for workers, businesses and communities

National Just Transition process linked to Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), aims to balance climate ambition with decent work, stronger social protection and new opportunities for workers and enterprises.

News

Advancing dialogue on just transition and sustainable enterprise development in Timor-Leste: A joint initiative by CCI-TL and ILO

The Workshop provided a platform to discuss how Timorese enterprises can remain competitive amid climate change and regional economic integration, particularly as the country advances toward ASEAN accession.

International Labour Review Blog

Are green jobs better jobs? Lessons from the French labour market

This blog post, drawn from research published in the International Labour Review, explores the quality of green jobs in France, finding important variation across and within skill levels and occupational groups that has implications for labour and...

Conference on trade union activities in the context of climate change held in Baku

Representatives of trade unions, governments and the ILO exchanged views on just transition policies, social dialogue and workers’ participation in climate governance.