Ensure a just transition for workers in fossil fuel industry too

The streets of Baku, Azerbaijan, are alive with color and tradition. Representatives from Indigenous communities worldw.ide have gathered at COP29, donning their traditional regalia and carrying with them the weight of their people's hopes, struggles, and demands.[Standard. ]

The global attention has been in Baku, Azerbaijan, where the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) ended last week. COP29 serves as a critical platform for international climate discussions, bringing together world leaders, scientists, activists, trade unions, and frontline communities to address the ongoing climate crisis. At the forefront of the agenda this year is climate finance, a vital topic in the global effort to combat climate change.

To keep global warming below the crucial threshold of 1.5 to 2C and prevent irreversible damage to our societies, the world must achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is not just an environmental necessity-it is a top priority for the trade union movement which remains committed to ensuring a just transition toward a green economy through mitigation strategies.