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How can fiscal measures drive forward the transition to a fair and equitable green economy?

More than 200 academics, policy makers and experts came together to jointly discuss and debate a large emerging body of research on green fiscal policy at the Third Annual Conference of the Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP).

ILO calls for stronger linkages between labour and climate agendas

Delegates from over 190 nations met in Lima, Peru, for two-week talks to prepare the road towards a new global climate change agreement for adoption at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change...

Labour migration and remittances

Helping migrants make the most of their money

Migrants’ remittances are expected to reach US$ 436 billion in 2014 and US$ 540 billion by 2016. Financial education can not only provide useful support to migrants’ families back home but also help migrants in destination countries manage their own...

The 17th European Forum on Eco-innovation was dedicated to the topic of jobs and skills transformation

The Forum discussions examined the employment opportunities and challenges arising from the transition to a green and circular economy.

The ILO engages in climate change at Lima Conference and beyond

The ILO participates actively in the climate change negotiations at the Conference of the Parties (COP 20) under the United Nation Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), taking place in Lima, Peru, from 1 December to 12 December 2014.

Five ways in which the ILO is working on climate change

Senegal in motion towards a green economy

The launch of the PAGE initiative in Senegal: an innovative UN partnership promoting national strategies for a green economy.

Green Jobs Training Programme successfully launched in South Africa

The Government of South Africa has identified the transition to a green economy as a key policy area due to its potential to stimulate economic growth and create sustainable jobs.

First “Start and Improve Your Green Construction Business” (SIYGCB) Trainers trained

The Start and Improve Your Green Construction Business training is a green sectoral business development programme that aims to support emerging and established entrepreneurs that wish to engage in the green building construction sector. The SIYGCB...

First “Start and Improve Your Green Construction Business”(SIYGCB) Trainers trained

The first “Start and Improve Your Green Construction Business” (SIYCGB) Training of Trainers seminar was conducted from 10 to 14 November in Johannesburg, South Africa.

18th American Regional Meeting

Tripartite Meeting for consultations on Decent Work,Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Caribbean labour ministers, leading trade unionists and employers’ representatives all agreed that the accelerated impact of climate change is posing an immense risk to tourism, agriculture and fishing in the region

Sustainable development

First “Academy on the Green Economy” kicks off in Turin

The new training course – which kicks off with a high level policy forum – will facilitate the sharing of experiences and know-how on green jobs creation.

South-South and triangular cooperation: Urban development

Urban/Rural Policies for the Creation of Decent Jobs

UCLG and the City of Chefchaouen in Morocco held a learning exchange for Northern and Western Africa from 24 to 27 September 2014 on the issue of Local Economic Development (LED) and Decent Work in Cultural Economies of Intermediary Cities.

Green jobs

Young Indonesian entrepreneur goes green

Ilham Rhamanda is one of a new generation of entrepreneurs in Indonesia, for whom there is more to business than pure profits. With ILO support he is following a greener, sustainable approach for his sportswear business.

Massive NYC march joins global call for climate change action

Marchers press for change as world leaders gather for UN summit on climate change, seen as key issue on development agenda.

Op-Ed

"Cleaner, Greener, and Richer"

ILO Director-General and UNFCCC Executive-Director argue that world leaders meeting at the UN Climate Summit in New York can deliver a safer, healthier, and more prosperous world that provides millions of decent work opportunities.

Green Jobs

Measuring the potential for inclusive green growth and job creation in Zambia

A green jobs assessment in strategic economic sectors to inform and guide further pro-employment policy development in Zambia.

High level meeting on measuring the potential for inclusive green growth and job creation in Zambia

The Ministry of Finance has started assessing Zambia’s potential for inclusive green growth and job creation across different economic sectors. The Green Jobs Assessment will inform and guide further policy development aimed at inclusive green...

Introduction to a Green Economy - Concepts and Applications, 6th Edition

United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is working closely with UNEP, ILO, UNIDO, and UNDP, in a new Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), with a focus on national capacity development. In order to provide interested...

Small Island Developing States

Decent work and sustainability intertwined for small states battling climate change

The international community has just concluded its discussion in Samoa about small island developing states, with decent work for all emerging as a key commitment, writes Bob Kyloh, senior ILO economist, who attended the conference.