The forest sector has a great potential to generate jobs and income, support livelihoods and contribute to rural development by supplying goods and maintaining forest ecosystem services. The forest sector is expected to play an important role in the emerging green economy in the pan-European region. The transition to a...
An online course that provides participants with hands-on understanding of sustainable consumption and production and its role as a stand-alone sustainable development goal in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Overview
Focused on SDG 12, this online course is designed and delivered in partnership with the Collaborating...
The importance of decent work in achieving sustainable development is clearly highlighted by SDG 8 which aims to “promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all”.
In this regard, the ILO adopted in November 2015 a set of Guidelines for a just...
Each part of the world faces specific vulnerabilities to climate change and has different opportunities to mitigate the effects and build resilience in the 21st century. With the ratification of the Paris Agreement, many countries have acceded to act in combatting climate change. Indeed, without climate action, decades of sustainable...
Multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) are the predominant legal method for addressing transboundary environmental problems. Nowadays several countries, particularly least developed countries and developing countries, need to develop their capacities for the better implementation of both environmental and economic obligations in order to ensure adequate application and compliance of MEAs. UNITAR...
Trade in environmental goods and services (EGS) offers significant opportunities, in particular for developing countries, to drive economic development while protecting natural capital and creating better livelihoods for citizens. In order to seize these opportunities, UN-Environment and UNITAR are collaborating within the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), to...
Multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) are the predominant legal method for addressing transboundary environmental problems. Nowadays several countries, particularly least developed countries and developing countries, need to develop their capacities for the better implementation of both environmental and economic obligations in order to ensure adequate application and compliance of MEAs. UNITAR...
This interactive e-learning course aims to improve the understanding of ‘green jobs’ key concepts and definitions as part of the contribution of the world of work to sustainable development, through a review of tools, selected literature and on-going practices. Special attention is given to the approaches of the ILO Green...