All news: green jobs + environment + climate change + just transition

Renewables jobs nearly doubled in past decade, soared to 13.7 million in 2022

Employment expands despite crises and challenges and growing use of industrial policies can create more localized supply chains, a new joint ILO-IRENA report finds.

North Sulawesi moves towards a sustainable and innovative green and blue tourism

The three-day Green Jobs Forum held in Manado, conducted by the ILO and its partners, promotes sustainable tourism in North Sulawesi that preserves the environment, supports local livelihoods, and promotes responsible practices.

Occupational safety and health & environment

Employers’ Federation of Pakistan with support from ILO organizes the 17th Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Awards

ILO and other social partners reaffirm their commitment to promoting safe and productive workplaces ensuring the safety of workers and enterprise sustainability.

Human Rights 75

Social Protection, Sustainable Development, and Right to Development

Statement by ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, at the Human Rights 75 - September Thematic Spotlight Discussion co organized by the ILO and the UN Human Rights Office.

18 UN Agencies are together for Environment and Climate Change

Sustainable Development Goals

World is “well off track” to achieve SDG 8, new ILO research finds

ILO analysis of progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) on Decent Work for All, finds much still needs to be done, particularly on social and environmental issues, and offers policy recommendations to speed up progress.

Labour sector to play a key role in the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5)

The United Nations and the Government of Namibia convene for a pivotal workshop on the Global Accelerator as part of its preparations for...

Namibia joined the Global Accelerator (GA) as one of the pathfinder countries. A workshop was held by the United Nations and the Government of Namibia as well as major stakeholders to develop a roadmap towards implementation of the Global...

A time for social justice

In his address at Georgetown University in Qatar ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo highlighted the pressing need for global action on social justice amid multiple crises, labour market inequalities, and technological transformations.

Just transition and climate change issues high on the constituents’ agenda in Kyrgyzstan

On 5-10 September 2023, national tripartite constituents – government, employers’ and workers organizations - and other partners participated here in a series of events dedicated to the climate change and just transition agenda.

G20 Leaders’ Summit

ILO welcomes G20 support for just transition measures

G20 Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to promote inclusive growth, sustainable development and decent work and their support for the UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.

Towards sustainable and inclusive tourism in North Sulawesi

The ILO supports the just transition of tourism sector in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, known for its wealth of biodiversity reserve of flora and fauna, towards sustainable and inclusive tourism through social dialogues.

Railways sector

Promoting safe and sustainable railways through social dialogue

An ILO sub-regional tripartite workshop focused on advancing social dialogue in the railways sector; a sector crucial to supply chains and mobility

ITCILO Builds the Capacity of Social Partners and Stakeholders on Just Transition, under the ILO Social Dimension of Ecological Transition...

The training programme was oriented along the recommendations provided in the ILO Guidelines for a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all. Participants gained a better understanding on how to reflect...

Skills development

ILO, UNDP launch programme to empower youth with leadership and green skills for the future

ILO joined UNDP in Viet Nam in launching the Youth Leaders Incubator Programme (YLIP) 2023 and a TOT bootcamp for 63 young leaders from all regions of the country on Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Leadership Skills, and Green Jobs and...

Bangladesh Youth Champion Green Skills for Youth Impacted by Climate Crisis

In collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched their first joint Youth Green Skills Accelerator Challenge Call in May 2022. The joint initiative was aimed at fostering innovation...

Skills development

A more sustainable textiles and garment sector for Viet Nam

A recent seminar in Hanoi provided the opportunity to share the challenges and opportunities facing Viet Nam’s textiles and garment sector, and to discuss strategies for developing the skills needed for a more sustainable future.

Spanish participation in the 111th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC)

Held from 5 to 16 June at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, it was the first fully in person conference after COVID-19 and registered a total of 5,500 participants representing workers, employers and governments from 187 countries.

Promoting decent jobs and social justice for youth during two-week Academy in Turin

More than 100 participants from around the globe came together in Turin for the first in-person Youth Employment Academy since the COVID-19 pandemic.

World Bank / ILO / UNESCO joint study

Improve Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to meet skills and labour mismatch

A new joint study by the World Bank, the ILO, and UNESCO says TVET needs to adapt to globalization, technological progress, demographic transformation, and climate change.