Green jobs
Just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies
Nature and work are intrinsically connected. Our lives depend on the natural environment. Our jobs and businesses depend on a healthy planet. Our future depends on a just transition to a carbon- and resource efficient economy. Climate change and environmental degradation are already disrupting millions of jobs and livelihoods. Yet countless opportunities lie ahead to boost the economy and improve the quality of working lives. ILO studies show that implementing the Paris Agreement on Climate Change could create a net gain of 18 million jobs by 2030.
Policy areas
News and articles
Enterprise development
ILO and Chattogram Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry host workshop to understand the challenges and opportunities of women entrepreneurs in Chattogram region
ILO project boosts and advocates for inclusive employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Türkiye
Partnerships
Partnerships
The ILO’s Action Programme on Just Transition build upon strong partnerships and networks for a sustainable future. They cover a wide range of initiatives, from capacity building to research and technical support.
Where we work
The dashboard offers interactive visualisations of ILO projects to facilitate just transitions towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies.
Featured publications
Report
Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2023
ILO-UNEP-IUCN joint report
Decent Work in Nature-based Solutions 2022
Guidelines
Guidelines for a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all
Publications
Market systems development for a just transition: What does it really mean for donors and practitioners?
Overview of the key findings of the report
Report at a glance: Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate
Global Report
Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate
Projects
UNEP, ILO, UNDP, UNIDO, UNITAR
Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) in Asia
International labour standards
International Labour and Environmental Standards Application in Pakistan’s SMEs (ILES)
Ongoing and upcoming events
Support and trainings
ILO Helpdesk for Business on International Labour Standards
Training Programmes on Climate Change