Climate action and just transition
Climate change is accelerating. The triple planetary crisis – climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution – are significantly exacerbating inequalities, both between and within countries.
Action to tackle climate change is an existential need but must also be socially just. Through our engagement in the OECD’s climate and environmental policy, TUAC is working to make the case for a just transition, advocating for policies that create more and better jobs in the move to a net zero emissions economy, and the active involvement of workers and unions in managing climate action.
TUAC’s work in this area is led by Martin Denis. For more information, please contact denis@tuac.org.
Download (243.81 KB)Climate action through a well-being lens – another way to say Just Transition?
Whilst millions of students and workers gathered on 20 September in demonstrations across the world in an unprecedented call for climate action, the OECD launched a new report, “Accelerating Climate Action – Refocussing Policies through a well-being lens”. The OECD report[1] applies a new ...
L7 calls for Just transition principles at G7 summit of the environment and climate change
On 5 and 6 May 2019, G7 Environment Ministers met in the French city of Metz to discuss combating inequalities through the protection of biodiversity and climate. The TUAC and the ITUC participated in consultations as the Labour 7 alongside other engagement groups, including B7 and C7. Just ...
Trade Union-DAC Forum 2019 deals with Private Sector Finance, Climate Change & Transitioning beyond ODA
On 9 April, the 5th Trade Union–Development Assistance Committee (DAC) Forum was held under the overarching themes of the role of private finance and social dialogue in achieving the SDGs. The Trade Union–DAC Forum meets annually at the OECD and is co-organised by the TUAC and the ITUC Trade ...
Trade Union-DAC Forum 2019 deals with Private Sector Finance, Climate Change & Transitioning beyond ODA
On 9 April, the 5th Trade Union–Development Assistance Committee (DAC) Forum was held under the overarching themes of the role of private finance and social dialogue in achieving the SDGs. The Trade Union–DAC Forum meets annually at the OECD and is co-organised by the TUAC and the ITUC Trade ...
TUAC: Just Transition principles are key in the fight against climate change
On the occasion of the Senior Level meeting of the OECD Environment Policy Committee on 13-14 February 2019, the TUAC called on the OECD and Member States to strengthen their efforts to ensure a just transition when combatting the effects of climate change on communities and workers, and to that ...
Growth & Accountability Today, Just Transitions Tomorrow | Croissance et responsabilités pour aujourd’hui, des transitions justes dès demain |
The TUAC holds its annual Liaison Committee with the OECD on 10 December. The discussions are based on a discussion paper on “Growth & Accountability Today, Just Transitions Tomorrow” – which can be downloaded in English, French & Spanish here. The debate held with OECD ...
Growth & Accountability Today, Just Transitions Tomorrow | Croissance et responsabilités pour aujourd’hui, des transitions justes dès demain |
The TUAC holds its annual Liaison Committee with the OECD on 10 December. The discussions are based on a discussion paper on “Growth & Accountability Today, Just Transitions Tomorrow” – which can be downloaded in English, French & Spanish here. The debate held with OECD ...
Our jobs, our planet – Trade unions confirm their commitment to climate action ahead of the G7 environment summit
Ahead of the G7 environment ministers’ meeting, trade unions have released a declaration confirming their commitment to mobilise and support climate action at all levels, including through the implementation of the Paris Agreement. “Pulling out of the Paris climate agreement from ambitious ...
