BEL (Built Environment & Labour) - Formulating Projects and Studies Concerning Labour Issues in Greening the Sectors of the Built Environment

This Manual provides guidance to ILO units and field offices which wish to engage in studies and projects related to greening sectors of the built environment.

Instructional material | 01 October 2012
The sectors of the built environment are the main sources of emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. They are key contributors to climate change and to the depletion of natural resources. It is essential to make the activities related to the production and use of the built environment an integral part of the solution to these environmental problems. At the same time, efficiency in the built environment encourages the development of new professional skills and can generate employment opportunities.

This Manual provides guidance to ILO units and field offices which wish to engage in studies and projects related to greening sectors of the built environment. First, it provides relevant background data to inform the preparation of studies and projects. Second, it provides a step-by-step guide to the development of such initiatives. The sectors examined include infrastructure & construction, water, energy and sanitation systems, waste management and recycling, urban agriculture. Sector specific analyses are provided, and the connections between sectors (the built environment system) are also explored.