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Global South-South Development Forum 2012: Keynote statement by The Hon. Errol McLeod, Minister of Labour and Small and Micro Enterprise...

Global South-South Development Forum 2012: Statement by Mr. Jürgen Schwettmann, Director, Partnerships and Development Cooperation...

Global South-South Development Forum 2012: Presentation by Mr. Brian Kohler, Director, Health, Safety and Sustainability, IndustriALL...

Global South-South Development Forum 2012: Presentation by H.E. Laercio Antonio Vinhas, Ambassador, Permanent Mission Of Brazil To The IAEA...

Subject: Energy, Climate Change and Decent Work - The Brazilian Experience

Global South-South Development Forum 2012: Presentation by Mr. Christo Marais, Chief Director, Natural Resource Management Programmes, ...

Subject: Unlocking Employment Opportunities by Restoring Natural Infrastructure: Key Lessons in Rural Development for Developing Countries

ILO in Asia-Pacific joins forces with IGES on research, training, advocacy and policy support for green jobs

The International Labour Organization’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation in the field of research on...

Asia-Pacific countries call for intensified efforts to create green jobs initiatives - Surabaya Conference

Government, employer and worker representatives from ten countries in the Asia-Pacific region have called for intensified efforts through social dialogue to promote the creation of “green jobs” – and the greening of existing jobs – as critical steps...

Greening Haiti

Decades of environmental degradation have left Haiti on the brink, posing a serious threat to lives and livelihoods. Training programmes are helping Haitians move towards a greener, more sustainable economy.

10 Asia-Pacific countries to examine green jobs initiatives at Surabaya Conference

Government, employer and worker representatives from ten countries in the Asia-Pacific region will gather in Surabaya, Indonesia this week to examine new ways of generating green employment opportunities.

Spain to gain from growth in green jobs

An ILO-sponsored report shows that the green economy can help Spain beat the jobs crisis. The challenge is putting in place the right types of policies.

Integrated Climate Risk Financing: ILO and UNDP teaming up in the Philippines

Can the climate be insured?

Can insurance help protect the poor against the impact of global warming? The ILO says it might be done, with a little help.

Opening address at the green jobs mapping project sector consultation

By Ms Lourdes Kathleen Santos, delivered on behalf of Mr Lawrence Jeff Johnson, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the green jobs mapping project sector consultation, Manila, Philippines, 26 July 2012

Phuket hotels to share green business experiences

Phuket hotels that took part in the Greener Business Asia (GBA) programme will meet in Phuket on 30 June to share their experiences in improving their efficient use of resources and introducing responsible business practices.

Bangladesh: Lighting the Way to a Greener World of Work

Solar home systems can be an alternative source of energy in developing countries like Bangladesh, where half of the population, or about 85 million people, lack access to grid-based electricity. Solar panels bring clean energy and green jobs to...

Somavia: Decent work is key for a greener economy

The ILO chief talked about the need for an integrated approach linking the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development at a roundtable during the Rio+20 Conference.

ILO at Rio+20: Integrate social inclusion and environmental protection

Speaking at a panel discussion at the Rio+20 summit, the ILO Director-General highlights the role of social policies on the road to a greener economy.

Rio+20: Remarks by Juan Somavia on "Looking at the way forward in implementing the expected outcomes of the Conference" -

Intervention of Mr. Juan Somavia, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) at the Rountable on Sustainable Development, "Looking at the way forward in implementing the expected outcomes of the Conference", Rio + 20, Rio de...

A green plumber for a greener economy

The transition towards a greener economy is expected to affect about half of the global labour force or roughly 1.5 billion people. This means changes in terms of job types and workers’ skills – a topic that is high on the Rio+20 agenda.

Decent work for sustainable development

Promoting green and decent jobs - one of the key recommendations defined by the Civil Society Dialogues in Rio de Janeiro.