Jobs in a net-zero emissions future in Latin America and the Caribbean

29 July 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a just transition to net-zero emissions can redress the adverse economic and social impacts of the global crisis and at the same time provide an opportunity to create employment, tackle inequality, and boost inclusive growth.

Waste pickers’ cooperatives and social and solidarity economy organizations

20 August 2019

Waste pickers make significant contributions to public health, sanitation, and the environment by promoting resource circulation and reducing the amount of landfill. However, they are often not legally recognized as workers and suffer from poor working conditions and lack of social protection. This brief highlights the role of waste pickers' cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy organizations (SSEOs) in integrating and formalizing the work of waste pickers in the recycling value chain and improving their working conditions.

Employment Situation in Latin America and the Caribbean (Number 19): Environmental sustainability and employment in Latin America and the Caribbean

23 October 2018

In the 19th edition of Employment Situation in Latin America, both United Nations organizations address how urgently needed environmental sustainability – especially the decarbonization of the energy sector and the circular economy – can affect the world of work, and the challenges posed by this situation.

Transforming our world: A cooperative 2030 Cooperative contributions to SDG 7

27 June 2018

This brief is part of the Transforming our world: A cooperative 2030 series produced by the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC). Through a series of 17 briefs, one for each Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), COPAC hopes to raise awareness about the significant contributions of cooperative enterprises towards achieving the 2030 Agenda in a sustainable, inclusive and responsible way, and encourage continued support for their efforts. This brief focuses on SDG 7 – ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Cooperatives meeting informal economy workers' child care needs - A Joint ILO and WIEGO Initiative

25 April 2018

Cooperatives set up and run by workers in the informal economy are among the solutions in meeting women workers’ care needs, while also helping protect their labour rights. This report complements the ILO's previous studies with cases from Brazil, India, and Guatemala on how informal economy workers’ organizations can mobilize through cooperatives to provide child care services to their members. The case studies highlight diverse forms of child care provision and outline the varied partnerships needed to implement and sustain child care services for informal economy workers.

The gendered effects of air pollution on labour supply

17 April 2018

This paper draws on 20 years of systematic data collection on employment and air pollution to explore the link between air pollution and labour supply.

Guide to develop Integrated Rural Access Planning in the Water and Sanitation sector: Guide No. 2

16 March 2017

Conceptual guide for Integrated Rural Access Planning and Community Contracting in the Water and Sanitation sector: Guide No.1

15 February 2017

Protecting people and the environment. Lessons learnt from Brazil's Bolsa Verde, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, South Africa and 56 other experiences

05 May 2016

This working paper provides an overview of 56 Payments for Environmental Services (PES) experiences in 19 countries from the global south that combine social protection and environmental objectives within one programme.

Decent Work in the Rural Economy: Greener jobs and better business for women and men in Southern Costa Rica

15 May 2015

This case study is based on the Brunca programme which promoted greener and better jobs in this region.