Green jobs

The promotion of Green Jobs is central in the transition towards a greener economy. Climate change and the excessive use of scarce resources are calling for proactive policies to respond timely and avert the worse and create pathways to sustainable development - with decent work for all. But the much needed innovative strategies can only succeed with the full engagement of enterprises and workers.

The ILO agenda for Green Jobs promotes a socially fair transition, in which vulnerabilities, changes in the labour market and new business models are addressed through an inclusive social dialogue.

Green jobs help reducing negative environmental impact, ultimately leading to environmentally, economically and socially sustainable enterprises and economies. In practical terms, green jobs contribute to:
reduction of energy consumption and use of raw materials
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
minimization of waste and pollution
protection of ecosystems
Green jobs can be created in all sectors and types of enterprises, in urban and rural areas, and in countries at all levels of economic development.

Seeking the full involvement of its constituents, the ILO Green Jobs Programme operates globally providing policy guidance through participation in international debates, country assessment and policy advice, technical assistance and capacity building.
More information on the ILO Green Jobs programme: http://www.ilo.org/global/topics/green-jobs/lang--en/index.htm