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Too hot to work?

The ILO invited Professor Tord Kjellström to shed light on the impacts of rising heat due to climate change on occupational health risks and worker productivity.

Launch of the Sustainable Housing Guidelines for greener communities

The Sustainable Housing Guidelines for Zambia have been developed to be a more responsive and integrated approach in the development of more sustainable housing that responds to global climate trends in Zambia.

Social protection in disasters

ASEAN’s governments, workers and employers recommend strengthening social protection to build better resilience to disasters

ILO and ASEAN member States gather in Manila to share their experiences, and learn from countries in other regions on practices using social protection measures to prepare and respond to natural disasters.

Green financing for local businesses

The general aim of the Africa Guarantee Fund is to promote green growth and climate resilient development in African economies.

Future of Work Initiative

ILO hosted an initial discussion on future of work initiatives in Indonesia

The world of work is undergoing a major process of change. There are several forces transforming it, from the onward march of technology , the impact of, and responses to climate change, to the changing character of production and employment, to...

The Paris Agreement on climate change enters into force

The early ratification of the Agreement by 97 parties so far sends a clear and positive signal that countries are conscious of the urgency to avert irreversible damage from climate change.

TEVETA approves OSH curriculum for increased workers’ safety and health

TEVETA is an institution that has the mandate to develop national curricula for any occupation, skill, technology or trade in Zambia.

Opening Remarks at the Future of Work Initiative: Transformations Affecting the Labour Market in Indonesia

By Francesco d'Ovidio, Director of ILO for Indonesia and Timor-Leste at the Future of Work Initiative: Transformations Affecting the Labor Market in Indonesia

ZGJP organises Social Protection workshop

ZGJP is a UN joint sustainable development programme which facilitates private sector development for inclusive green growth, more and better jobs particularly for young people and women in Zambia, initially in the construction sector in Zambia.

PAGE Green Economy Academy: Enhancing national capacities for transformative change

A High-Level Policy Dialogue and Knowledge Fair inaugurated the 2016 global Academy on the Green Economy to build inclusive green economies.

Social protection

Zambia reiterates commitment to a green economy

Ahead of the High-Level Event on entry into force of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, Zambia restated the political will to push forward the green economy agenda.

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

Delivering economic and social justice for indigenous and tribal peoples through decent work

"Together, by building bridges and strengthening partnerships, guaranteeing equal access to education and most importantly, by empowering indigenous and tribal peoples through decent work, we can surmount the challenges ahead," says ILO...

Environmental and Social Framework

ILO Statement on the World Bank Environmental and Social Policy

The revised ESF, which sets forth the safeguard policies that the Bank and its borrowers will apply to future investment project financing, now includes a labour standard for protecting workers on Bank-financed investment projects.

Development cooperation

ILO and Montenegro celebrate 10 years of cooperation

Since 2006, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Montenegro have been working together to create jobs, improve working conditions and promote rights at work.

ILO and Nigeria to jointly promote green jobs opportunities

Promoting green jobs policies to generate decent and productive employment as well as skills needed for a greener economy were at the heart of ILO and Nigeria consultation process.

Closing Ceremony of One UN Project: ‘Livelihood restoration, protection and sustainable empowerment of vulnerable peasant communities in...

A One UN project implemented by ILO, FAO and UN WOMEN in 120 villages of rural Sindh showcased its achievements through a closeout event in Islamabad on July 1, 2016. Project supported 11800 insecure, unprotected and the most vulnerable families who...

Green Jobs: ILO at the launch of ‘14Trees’ initiative

The ILO Zambia Green Jobs Program took part in the first introduction of a creative joint venture to bring low-carbon, affordable housing materials to developing countries.

World Environment Day 2016

Preserve the environment to boost development and provide jobs

Illegal wildlife trade harms not only the environment, it risks jobs, development and livelihoods, says ILO Director-General Guy Ryder, on World Environment Day

Green Jobs

First ever Zambia Social Protection Week

During this first of its kind weeklong event, representatives of the Zambia Green Jobs Program shared experience and best practices on how to extend social protection to workers in the informal economy.

Senegal holds first Green Economy Academy

Over 70 representatives of policy, research and analysis institutions rallied on the first edition of the Green Economy Academy in Dakar, Senegal, on 3-5 May 2016.