News
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.
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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Energy transition
Renewable energy jobs have reached 12 million globally
21 October 2021
Ahead of COP26, a report by IRENA and ILO underscores the jobs potential of an ambitious climate strategy and calls for comprehensive policies in support of a just transition to a greener future.
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Energy transition
IRENA and ILO work together for a just and inclusive transition to a sustainable energy future
18 October 2021
The organizations step up their efforts to work for a sustainable energy future that promotes decent work for all.
September 2021
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Technical meeting on the future of decent and sustainable work in urban transport services
Urban passenger transport systems will be crucial to move towards a zero-carbon future
06 September 2021
An ILO Technical meeting on the future of decent and sustainable work in urban transport services emphasized the sector’s role in the achievement of sustainable cities and communities.
April 2021
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Earth Day
Invest in climate education to build a better workforce for a greener future
22 April 2021
Climate and environmental literacy can help create jobs, build a green consumer market and allow citizens to better engage with their governments about climate change.
October 2020
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Blog
A better future of work means building it green
12 October 2020
Nature can provide some of the best opportunities for creating jobs and stimulating economies, while protecting the planet.
March 2020
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ILO project Dignity at Work
Reaching ‘beyond the possible’ in Hawaii to meet sustainability goals
23 March 2020
The people and government of the US state of Hawaii will reach “beyond the possible” to make the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality; The SDGs are a set of targets agreed by countries around the world to reduce poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity for all, by 2030. Hawaii introduced its own initiative, Sustainable Hawaii, in 2016 in support of the SDGs.
September 2019
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UN Climate Action Summit
Just transition commitments made by many countries at UN Climate Action Summit
23 September 2019
Prime Minister of Spain announces commitments made by close to 50 countries to create just transition plans designed to ensure ambitious climate action delivers significant social gains with decent green jobs.