New panorama of the green economy in Argentina: an inventory of policies and a labour diagnostic for a just transition

15 April 2021

This infographic synthesizes the main concepts and findings of two fundamental reports to reflect on the public and private initiatives related to the transition towards green employment and towards a sustainable economy, prepared by the Partnership for Action for a Green Economy.

Inventory of policies related to the green economy in Argentina - Executive Summary

15 April 2021

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.