Climate change and the excessive use of scarce resources are prompting urgent calls for a shift towards more sustainable development and greener economies. The promotion of green jobs is central to this transition. For the ILO, the notion of green jobs summarizes the transformation of economies, enterprises, workplaces and labour markets into a sustainable, low-carbon economy providing decent work. But much needed innovative strategies to promote green jobs can only succeed with the full involvement and participation of workers and enterprises.

Green jobs are decent jobs that:

- Reduce consumption of energy and raw materials
- Limit greenhouse gas emissions
- Minimize waste and pollution
- Protect and restore ecosystems

For more information about the ILO's activities see: www.ilo.org/greenjobs