Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), due to their small and flexible nature are uniquely suited to pioneer green innovations and contribute to green growth, especially in local and emerging markets that may be neglected by large corporations. Given their economic and environmental importance, SMEs are vital players in achieving both inclusivity and green growth.
Employment Situation in Latin America and the Caribbean: Environmental sustainability and employment in Latin America and the Caribbean analyses the performance of the region's labour markets in 2017 and presents multiple policy proposals to promote decent work and labor-driven environmental sustainability.
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.
This report was prepared by the International Labour Organization (ILO) for the G20 Climate Sustainability Working Group (CSWG) under the Argentina G20 Presidency in 2018. Its shows that adaptation measures to climate change, such as investment in adaptation infrastructure can create jobs and protect workers and income. Social protection, entreprise development and skills policy are necessary to maximise the positive effect of the transition to a climate resilient economy.
This report provides an overview of the intrinsic link between jobs and the natural environment, outlining how the world of work will face increasing challenges related to the effects of environmental degradation on economic activity, working conditions and inequality. It also showcases how a green transition can create decent and inclusive employment.
This report, Green Jobs in the Forest Sector, provides an overview of existing Green Forest Jobs and identifies possible areas for future activities and jobs in the forest sector, and may serve as starting point for further analysis and discussion on the future of Green Forest Jobs.