Coal is the most carbon-intensive fossil fuel, and its rapid phasing out is essential to limit global warming to 1.5°C. A new ILO report highlights need for ‘Just transition hotspots’ to ensure human-centred transition away from coal in Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam.
Next meeting of the network will be with external partners for the event on 24 May 2022 ▪ 4:15 – 5:15 Bangkok Time (GMT+7)
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Author: Cristina Martinez, Samantha Sharpe, Hongye Pei
Publishing Date:
2022
Category: Research
The energy sector in India accounts for more than three quarters of India’s carbon emissions, and India has an ambitious target of 40% renewable energy by 2030 as part of decarbonisation strategies. But India faced the twin challenges of decarbonisation and development – achieving green energy at the same time as increasing energy demand as the economy transitions from achieving GDP form agriculture, to GDP from industry and services, whilst at the same time addressing reliable access to electricity for all the population
The Asia-Pacific Green Jobs Network meeting is held monthly to share knowledge and facilitate networking in advancing ILO’s agenda for greening the world/future of work
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15th e-Discussion and Knowledge sharing, Wednesday 27 October 2021.