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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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Local climate action

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ILO COP26 engagements in highlights

03 November 2021

The ILO is committed to bold climate action that aligns climate goals with decent work, social justice, and sustainable development. During COP26 the ILO participated in several side events on various climate-related issues including, but not limited to, advancing a just transition, social inclusion, skills and reskilling, youth engagement, indigenous peoples rights and much more. You can find a short summary of the events below, and links to the recordings when available.

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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.

G20 Leaders' Summit

Sustainable development goals set back further by COVID-19 crisis

31 October 2021

The world was already badly off-track before the pandemic in realizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Now the situation has dramatically worsened, said ILO Director-General Guy Ryder in remarks at the G20 Leaders’ Summit.

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G20 Leaders’ Summit

ILO welcomes G20 endorsement of human-centred approach to COVID-19 recovery

31 October 2021

Include needs of working people and labour markets in pandemic recovery plans, ILO Director-General tells G20 leaders.

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.

UN Day

ILO calls for global solidarity to build peaceful and sustainable future

22 October 2021

The world is faced by its biggest crises since the United Nations was established in 1945. A global pandemic and a climate emergency. It is humanity’s common agenda to address both and secure a resilient recovery for people and planet. Ahead of COP26, the ILO calls on all countries to work together for a more equitable, peaceful and sustainable future.

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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.