News, articles and events on Green Jobs
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Sustainable Development Goals
World is “well off track” to achieve SDG 8, new ILO research finds
15 September 2023
ILO analysis of progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) on Decent Work for All, finds much still needs to be done, particularly on social and environmental issues, and offers policy recommendations to speed up progress.
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News
Labour sector to play a key role in the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5)
14 September 2023
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Statement
A time for social justice
12 September 2023
In his address at Georgetown University in Qatar ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo highlighted the pressing need for global action on social justice amid multiple crises, labour market inequalities, and technological transformations.
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G20 Leaders’ Summit
ILO welcomes G20 support for just transition measures
10 September 2023
G20 Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to promote inclusive growth, sustainable development and decent work and their support for the UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.
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News
Towards sustainable and inclusive tourism in North Sulawesi
04 September 2023
The ILO supports the just transition of tourism sector in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, known for its wealth of biodiversity reserve of flora and fauna, towards sustainable and inclusive tourism through social dialogues.
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Event
International Youth Day 2023 on "Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World"
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News
Promoting decent jobs and social justice for youth during two-week Academy in Turin
27 July 2023
More than 100 participants from around the globe came together in Turin for the first in-person Youth Employment Academy since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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World Bank / ILO / UNESCO joint study
Improve Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to meet skills and labour mismatch
12 July 2023
A new joint study by the World Bank, the ILO, and UNESCO says TVET needs to adapt to globalization, technological progress, demographic transformation, and climate change.
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Press release
New social contract would lead to bright future for global maritime industry
27 June 2023
ILO Director-General delivers keynote speech to mark opening of Seafarer Summit 2050 in the Philippines.
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News
ILO urges global collaboration for a just transition amid climate change challenges
26 June 2023
A new resolution and conclusions concerning a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all were adopted at the International Labour Conference.