Sustainlabour and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) organised a training session on climate change, looking at effects on employment and climate change negotiation.
This session aimed at facilitating new Trade Union delegates with better comprehension of an increasingly difficult process of international negotiations on climate change. The seminar was widely attended, and it provided a good space for debating.
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Dec 16, 2007
Going out of Bali with an agreement weak in objectives, but strong in process
Sustainlabour was present at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change from 3 to 14 December 2007 in Bali. (COP 13)
Jointly with different Trade Unions Sustainlabour organized a number of working seminars on adaptation, public transport, amongst others.
A look at the results of the meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change (UNFCCC):
Governments at the Convention on Climate Change have come to a weak document in terms greenhouse gas emission reduction objectives, but have managed to agree on a “Road Map” that will be the basis of future negotiation on climate change.
Governments have recognised the urgency of action on climate change, and declared to have made important concessions. However, the political response risks of not being ambitious enough to respond to what scientists have raised, and so to timely cope with the huge tasks ahead.
Last negotiation round ended with the acceptance from the US to take the G77 and China demands on measurable, reportable and verifiable aid for technology and capacity building. This last round left the US visibly alone and finally recognized what has been the main demand from developing countries: the need for a real transfer of technology.
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Jointly with different Trade Unions Sustainlabour organized a number of working seminars on adaptation, public transport, amongst others.
A look at the results of the meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change (UNFCCC):
Governments at the Convention on Climate Change have come to a weak document in terms greenhouse gas emission reduction objectives, but have managed to agree on a “Road Map” that will be the basis of future negotiation on climate change.
Governments have recognised the urgency of action on climate change, and declared to have made important concessions. However, the political response risks of not being ambitious enough to respond to what scientists have raised, and so to timely cope with the huge tasks ahead.
Last negotiation round ended with the acceptance from the US to take the G77 and China demands on measurable, reportable and verifiable aid for technology and capacity building. This last round left the US visibly alone and finally recognized what has been the main demand from developing countries: the need for a real transfer of technology.
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Oct 8, 2007
Soon available: training guides for workers
Sustainlabour and UNEP have just started a two-year programme on Labour and the Environment for Africa, Asia and Latin America. One of the first actions is the elaboration of a training guide on climate change in which you will find information on climate change and its impacts, effects on employment and trade union actions on climate change. More information soon.
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Oct 5, 2007
Getting ready for meeting Bali on Climate Change!
We are preparing for the next Conference of the Parties (COP 13) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change from 3 to 14 December 2007 in Bali, Indonesia.
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Oct 1, 2007
Preparation meeting in Geneva for the 9th session of the GCSF
Sustainlabour was present when the representatives of mayor groups of civil society met in Geneva in preparation for the 9th session of the UNEP Global Civil Society Forum (GCSF).
The European Regional Consultation meeting provided a platform for civil society participation in and contribution to the preparations for the 10th Special session of the Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum to be held in the Principality of Monaco, from 20 to 22 February 2008.
Sep 1, 2007
Welcome to the Labour and Environment blog!
Since 2007 Sustainlabour and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have been running a three-year programme on “Labour and the Environment” and here you will find information on the programme’s activities.
The programme addresses two working areas: Climate change and Sound and Sustainable Management of Chemicals and has three main objectives:
- Increase awareness of environmental issues among workers and trade unions.
- Improve capacities of workers and trade unions to develop actions and projects with an environmental dimension at the workplaces.
- Increase participation of workers and trade unions in international environmental meetings.
The first of its kind, the programme also aims at reinforcing dialogue between trade unions and other civil society groups and actors to build partnerships and synergies in order to better address environmental challenges.
The programme activities will be carried out in three target regions: Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean, and will focus on public awareness, capacity building and the promotion and extension of good trade union experiences.
This blog has been especially created to raise awareness of the programme’s working areas and to increase the visibility of its activities. Here, we publish information related to the programme, the latest activities and news of interest.
We want this to be a dynamic space where people can be informed of up-coming events, post comments and engage in discussions about the programme.
Please contribute towards these goals. Make yourself heard! Leer más...
The programme addresses two working areas: Climate change and Sound and Sustainable Management of Chemicals and has three main objectives:
- Increase awareness of environmental issues among workers and trade unions.
- Improve capacities of workers and trade unions to develop actions and projects with an environmental dimension at the workplaces.
- Increase participation of workers and trade unions in international environmental meetings.
The first of its kind, the programme also aims at reinforcing dialogue between trade unions and other civil society groups and actors to build partnerships and synergies in order to better address environmental challenges.
The programme activities will be carried out in three target regions: Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean, and will focus on public awareness, capacity building and the promotion and extension of good trade union experiences.
This blog has been especially created to raise awareness of the programme’s working areas and to increase the visibility of its activities. Here, we publish information related to the programme, the latest activities and news of interest.
We want this to be a dynamic space where people can be informed of up-coming events, post comments and engage in discussions about the programme.
Please contribute towards these goals. Make yourself heard! Leer más...
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