OIC to support creation of "green" jobs in member states

Director General of the Labour Centre of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Azer Bayramov has said that the OIC is committed to supporting the creation of "green" jobs and the development of skills essential for a sustainable, low-carbon economy in its member states.

Bayramov made these remarks during a roundtable on "Green Jobs and Skills" as part of COP29, Caliber.Az reports via local media. 

He emphasised that financial frameworks are required to provide social protection and retraining opportunities for successful transition of workers to a green economy.

He highlighted that the OIC Labor Centre is working to strengthen the efforts of member states in such areas as labour, employment, and human capital development, as well as supporting the creation of mechanisms to forecast future skill requirements. 

The organisation is actively involved in implementing social protection programmes for vulnerable groups in the context of climate change.

COP29, which is being held at Baku Stadium from November 11-22, is Azerbaijan’s most significant international event to date and the first time the country has hosted a COP conference. The summit kicked off with the signing of the Host Country Agreement and other key documents between the Azerbaijani government and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat. One of the central goals of COP29 is the establishment of a New Collective Quantitative Goal (NCQG) for climate finance. To further this aim, the COP29 presidency has introduced 14 key initiatives designed to integrate climate action with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

These initiatives cover a broad spectrum of critical areas, including the development of green energy corridors, energy storage solutions, climate resilience strategies, clean hydrogen, methane reduction from organic waste, and the promotion of green digital technologies. A flagship proposal of the conference is the creation of the Climate Finance Action Fund, which is aimed at supporting efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Throughout the event, Azerbaijan has continued to reaffirm its strong commitment to addressing climate change and promoting environmental protection. The unanimous decision to select Azerbaijan as the host for COP29 reflects the global community’s trust in the country’s leadership on climate-related issues. In his opening remarks, President Ilham Aliyev underscored Azerbaijan’s central role in global climate efforts, emphasizing the nation’s dedication to tackling climate change and advancing sustainable development.

By Naila Huseynova