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Pacific trade unions unite to tackle climate crisis and safeguard workers’ futures

Union leaders from across the Pacific meet to discuss stronger collaboration on climate action, green jobs and just transition policies to safeguard workers and vulnerable communities.

German Development Bank and ILO highlight community impact in northern Lebanon

From municipal rehabilitation to sustainable land use, a joint field visit showcases how employment-intensive infrastructure projects are improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable development.

Think piece

What is not green about market systems development?

Three considerations for your journey towards greener market systems development (MSD) programming.

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Towards a Just transition in Viet Nam’s pulp and paper industry

With green and digital transformation accelerating, Viet Nam’s pulp and paper sector is in urgent need to reposition its future.

Global Coalition for Social Justice

“Social justice is not an ethereal ideal, but a concrete necessity” says Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader

Addressing the opening session of the annual Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, Luis Abinader highlighted the importance of social justice for sustainable development.

Climate resilience as a key safeguard against child labour

ACCEL Africa is piloting climate-smart innovations to combat child labour in Africa's cocoa and cotton sectors. By tackling climate-driven poverty and household vulnerability, the project supports sustainable farming practices like biochar,...

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

Training for tomorrow: The ILO equips business consultants in Viet Nam to guide human-centered AI adoption

Local consultants are empowered to help SMEs in Viet Nam adopt AI responsibly—boosting productivity, protecting workers, and bridging the digital divide with a human-centered approach through the Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work programme.

Reconnecting heritage and community: The revitalization of Jounieh’s historical alleys

A revitalisation project is underway in Jounieh’s historic Souk area, where the old coastal alleys are being restored, thereby reinvigorating the derelict area, allowing inclusive access to the sea, ensuring a sustainable approach to rehabilitation...

Sectors and value chains for decent work and productivity

2030 Roadmap approved in Peru to boost the Amazon Chestnut sector in Madre de Dios with decent work and sustainability

This strategic planning tool—developed with the active participation of Amazon Chestnut harvesters’ associations, enterprise, authorities and technical partners such as the ILO and CITEproductivo Madre de Dios—will guide the transformation of the...

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Timor-Leste’s key labour actors identify actions on climate change and Just Transition

The ILO supports Timor-Leste’s key labour actors to promote Just Transition in the country for business sustainability and decent work for workers.

Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP)

ILO’s EIIP launches Annual Contractor Training to strengthen sustainable infrastructure delivery in Lebanon

Over 90 local contractors are trained on ILO EIIP principles and mandates as a prerequisite training for them to participate in future tenders.

Skills for green jobs

Lao teachers advance electric vehicle and industrial skills through South-South Cooperation

The ILO/China Partnership Project on Skills Development boosts technical education and green job readiness in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

ILO Strengthens Institutional Capacity for Sustainable Use of Just Transition Assessment Model in Nigeria

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has successfully conducted a capacity-building workshop to enhance the application of the Just Transition Assessment Model (JTAM) in Nigeria. 

Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum

Just Transition in Small Island Developing States is key to economic resilience

The ILO is promoting just energy transitions in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as a key strategy to boost workforce and economic resilience, as highlighted at the Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum in May 2025.

Just Transition

Cambodia’s trade unions acquire skills to support transition to green economy

ILO/China Partnership Programme-supported workshop has laid a foundation for sustained, union-led involvement in Cambodia’s green economy.

Youth Employment

Supporting career pathways for young people in Viet Nam’s green economy

Young people are central to Viet Nam’s green transition. With adequate guidance, training, and other labour market support, they can access green jobs and help shape a more environmentally sustainable economy and society.

German Development Bank and ILO spotlight inclusive green jobs and sustainable development in Jordan

A joint mission to Jordan highlighted the Employment-Intensive Investment Programme's (EIIP) transformative progress in creating green jobs, improving municipal infrastructure, and empowering micro-entrepreneurs to bolster the country's economic...

PAGE Regional Academy for Africa: Harnessing the power of green finance for a just transition

The inaugural Academy marked a significant step in building capacity and fostering South-South collaboration among African nations.

Press Release

Growing resilience in Sri Lanka’s north: ILO launches a new project with support from Australia and Norway

Focusing on creating lasting and inclusive employment through climate-resilient agriculture and aquaculture, social empowerment, and market system development, the initiative will be implemented from 2025 - 2028.

Employment strategy

Collaborative action drives Timor-Leste's National Employment Strategy forward

The ILO supports Timor-Leste’s key labour actors in reviewing and refining national proposed priority interventions to achieve a sustainable labour market and inclusive growth in the country.