A pathway to achieving a just transition
Since the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015 - whose preamble explicitly refers to the just transition - countries are striving to manage the transition to environmentally sustainable economies in a fair and productive way. Reconciling decarbonisation of the economy and other environmental issues with social justice is a complex challenge. While the greening of economies brings many opportunities to achieve social objectives, the necessary economic restructuring also presents considerable challenge for enterprises, workers and the economy at large.
Well-designed just transition policies can bring jobs and social inclusion and foster an enabling environment for sustainable enterprises that provide decent work.
Poorly designed policies, at the other hand, can increase unemployment, exacerbate inequalities and lead to unattained social disruption. Urgent action to bring all partners together in advancing a just transition is essential to achieve social justice and decent work.
Enterprises are at the forefront of the transition towards environmentally sustainable production and consumption. Whether they are multinational corporations or local SMEs, enterprises can positively contributeto economic, social and environmental progress, as well as to the realization of decent work for all through creating more and
better employment opportunities, providing good working conditions, contributing to skills development, and in other ways. At the same time, they are expected to address the challenges that arise from their operations, especially in the context of a shift towards a low-carbon economy.
The ILO plays a leading role in facilitating a just transition to low-carbon economies and societies and in promoting responsible business conduct (RBC) for the realization of decent work. Its work in these areas is guided by two key instruments:
This course is particularly tailored to:
The objectives of this course are to strengthen the capacities of participants to:
The course will run over a period of 2 weeks. Throughout the entire course participants will have access to ITCILO’s e-campus and interactive learning activities and case studies, background reading material and key information on the course.
In various interactive, live online sessions, delivered by ITCILO trainers, participants will have the opportunity to learn and exchange with experts and professionals from international organizations, research institutions as well as governmental and nongovernmental organizations on the various course topics. Recordings of the session will be available on the e-campus.
During the sessions, participants will also have the possibility to further enhance their skills in interactive group learning exercises.
This training programme is offered free of charge. Interested participants are encouraged to complete the registration form provided below. Selection will be based on the applicant's profile, and those accepted will receive a notification within a few days after registration.
This training programme is offered in English. Interpretation in French and Spanish will provided during the webinar sessions.