SHORT EXECUTIVE COURSE FOR SIDA STAFF ON GREEN JOBS

The course was delivered in a combination of self-guided learning modules via ITCILO’s eCampus and weekly 90 minutes face-to-face webinars facilitated by specialized staff from ITCILO. The webinars provided a forum for discussion on the contents of the self-guided learning modules and aimed to deepen participants understanding of the underlying concepts and approaches around green jobs, green business growth and the just transition to environmentally sustainable economies and societies. The sessions created an environment where participants shared experience with the aim to spark ideas for the development of solutions and innovative approaches to support green jobs creation and just transition processes. Participants will also had the opportunity to learn from ILO experts about the latest trends and research findings in this field. OBJECTIVES The objective of this course was to improve Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) staff’s understanding of green jobs and just transition concepts and to discuss and review strategies to better integrate environmental sustainability into Sida’s inclusive economic development portfolio. As all other ITCILO training courses on green jobs, it aimed at contributing to the formulation and implementation of national policy and strategies for a transition to a greener, more sustainable economy. CONTENT Self-guided module: Introduction to Green Jobs - What are green jobs? Where can green jobs be found? How to promote green jobs? Webinar: How can Sida promote green job creation? Self-guided module: Understanding the Jus Transition - The international debate around the just transition. Measuring employment shifts. The potential employment impacts of a green transition. How to shape a just transition? Webinar: Strengthening the link between environmental and socio-economic development strategies. Self-guided module: The basics of green business growth - Key concepts around green business. Green products and services & Green business ideas. Circular economy & Life cycle management. Cleaner production & Environmental Management Systems. Webinar: Making the business case for green. Self-guided module: Supporting green business growth - Policies for inclusive green business growth. Green business development services. Green financial services Webinar: How can Sida support an enabling environment for green business growth? Self-guided module: Leaving no one behind in a just transition. Social dialogue at the core of just transitions. Vulnerable groups, gender and the just transition. Financing a just transition Webinar: How can Sida make sure no one gets left behind? What are potential strategies for women and youth employment in the transition to a green economy? ACHIEVEMENT • Describe the concepts of green jobs and the just transition to environmentally sustainable economies and societies; • Propose effective ways to strengthen the link between the environmental and socio-economic development strategies; • Identify effective policies and support structures for green business growth; • Formulate strategic approaches to make sure no one gets left behind in the transition to low carbon economies and societies.