In this resolution, the Conference expresses that it is appalled by the wanton destruction of environment as seen in the fast disappearance of forests, intensifying pollution of water and air, depletion of wildfire including marine life affecting biodiversity, melting of glaciers, increasing damage to the ozone layer and emission of nuclear substance. The Conference is aware that the protection of the environment leads to the protection of employment because only “green and decent jobs” can be sustainable. Trade unions should be involved in environmental protection in national, regional, and international fora as key stakeholders in sustainable development.
The trade unions should be actively involved in the rehabilitation of victims of climate change and nuclear accidents including resettlement, redeployment, skills upgrading, etc. The Conference commits the ITUC-AP, working with affiliates and the GUFs to: carry out awareness campaigns from environmental protection, collect and disseminate information concerning environmental protection to actively lobby governments, employers, organisation, and international and regional frameworks with a view to realise sustainable development with environmental friendly industries providing green jobs with decent work, etc.
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