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April 2022
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Economic and social development in LDCs
Progress in Least Developed Countries stalled by multiple crises
29 April 2022
Structural weaknesses in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) will be exacerbated if they are not able to fully participate in the global recovery.
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© Tamara Merino / IMF 2022
Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank
Invest in a greener and more inclusive human-centred recovery ILO tells World Bank and IMF
21 April 2022
In statements to the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, emphasized the urgency of fostering a human-centred recovery amid a fragile outlook for 2022.
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World Health Day
Jump-start a healthier and greener recovery
07 April 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the multiple links between public health and the environment. Sustaining environmental and health gains can therefore help prevent future pandemics and climate-related crises.
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A just transition to greener economies
Bold action needed to reduce carbon emissions
05 April 2022
The latest report from the UN‘s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change outlines opportunities to reduce carbon emissions and strengthens the ILO‘s call for a just transition to greener economies.
March 2022
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Occupational safety and health
ILO adopts a revised code of practice on safety and health in construction
01 March 2022
More than 229 million construction workers may benefit from the new code, particularly in countries where construction is contributing to the post-COVID-19 recovery.
February 2022
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© M. Crozet / ILO 2022
Global Forum for a Human-centred Recovery
ILO Global Forum concludes with renewed commitments to a recovery that puts people first
25 February 2022
The International Labour Organization is strengthening its collaboration with several multilateral system agencies to urgently address the inequalities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, within and between countries.
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World Day of Social Justice 2022
ILO Director-General’s message for World Day of Social Justice 2022
18 February 2022
On the occasion of World Day of Social Justice 2022, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, says international community has a rare chance that must not be missed to shape a recovery from COVID-19 that delivers social justice for people and protects the planet we all depend on.
November 2021
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COP26
ILO welcomes COP26 Just Transition Declaration
05 November 2021
The ILO plays key role in developing the Just Transition Declaration, agreed at the UN Climate Summit in Glasgow.
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Greening the ILO
What is the ILO doing to become greener?
01 November 2021
The ILO has been mainstreaming environmental sustainability in its operations and programmatic work.
October 2021
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COP 26
Prioritize world of work in implementation of Paris climate agreement
28 October 2021
Urgent measures to address climate change should prioritize decent work and a just transition to greener economies, says the International Labour Organization, ahead of COP26 climate change conference.