Guidelines for a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all

It follows a multi-sectoral approach with the following recommendations to governments and social partners (workers and employers’ organizations):
a) Set goals for the continuous improvement in the social, economic and environmental sustainability of the sectors and design sectoral policies and programmes, in line with specific conditions of each sector and type and size of enterprises;

 b) Foster effective social dialogue at the sectoral level to promote consensus building and social acceptance for the successful implementation of social, economic and environmental policies including climate change;

 c) In consultation with other stakeholders establish incentives, mandates and, where necessary, regulations to stimulate demand, investment and development of markets for goods and services in sectors and subsectors that are relevant for the greening of economies;

d) Use policy instruments for market creation and incentives in a stable, predictable and transparent manner, give clear signals to investors, minimize market and price distortions, encourage innovation and ensure effective use of public resources;

e) Pay special attention to the industries, regions, communities and workers whose livelihoods might experience the hardest impacts of the transition;

f) Undertake steps and design measures to facilitate formalization and promote decent work, particularly in, but not limited to, the waste management and recycling sectors