News, articles and events on Green Jobs
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Event
ILO Live - Global Event: Climate change and safety and health at work
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OSH and climate change
Climate change creates a ‘cocktail’ of serious health hazards for 70 per cent of the world’s workers, ILO report finds
22 April 2024
The health consequences of climate change can include cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney dysfunction and mental health conditions.
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Media Advisory
New ILO report to reveal dangerous and long-lasting effects of climate change on workers’ health and safety
16 April 2024
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News
ILO promotes Social Solidarity Economy and Green Jobs in Türkiye
03 April 2024
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28 April
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024: The impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health
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Global Accelerator
Philippines joins the Global Accelerator aiming to expand jobs and social protection
27 March 2024
To address challenges and channel investments, the Philippines becomes a pathfinder country of the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions, a joint high impact initiative of the United Nations to create decent work and extend social protection for sustainable development.
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Event
Vision Zero Fund Forum 2024
The 2024 Vision Zero Fund Forum takes place against the backdrop of ongoing global developments, including the recognition of occupational safety and health (OSH) as a fundamental principle and right at work (FPRW), dynamic changes in the world of work and supply chains, and the urgent need to address the impact of climate change on the safety and health of workers. The Forum will provide a space to collectively shape the future of OSH in supply chains.
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Just transition
ILO supports Indonesia to move from fossil fuel to renewable energy
19 March 2024
Through a series of training workshops on Just Energy Transition, the ILO builds the capacity of relevant stakeholders on economic transformation and development of human capital for new emerging sectors.
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Video
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Southern Iraq
08 March 2024
At the core of entrepreneurship lies empowerment. As the world marks International Women's Day, we witness the determination of women in southern Iraq firsthand, and join them as they celebrate victories, both big and small. Through collaboration and support networks, they equip each other with tools and knowledge while embracing sustainability and eco-friendly practices. This initiative was made possible through funding by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation in Iraq and implementation by the ILO, demonstrating our joint commitment to empowering women and fostering sustainable entrepreneurship in the region.
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Research Seminar
Human-Centered Economics: The Living Standards of Nations
Join us for a conversation with Richard Samans, the ILO’s Director of Research and G20 Finance Deputy, to dive into the arguments and implications of his new book