Amman: The General Federation of Jordanian Trade Union (GFJTU), in cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO), held a discussion session themed: "Economy and Just Transition: Towards Decent and Sustainable Work in Jordan." This session marked the fourth in a series planned for this month.
According to Jordan News Agency, the session aimed to raise awareness about green economy and just transition concepts among trade unions, policymakers, and partner organizations. It also sought to analyze challenges and opportunities for workers in sectors most affected by the transition and to identify policy priorities.
The objective of this initiative is to ensure social justice, gender equality, and the protection of workers' rights during the transition. Additionally, the session aimed to forge "actionable" national recommendations to integrate just transition principles into government plans and policies.
During the event, GFJTU's President, Khaled Fanatsah, emphasized that the shift towards a green economy is a "necessary response" to global challenges such as climate change and depletion of natural resources. He also highlighted that this transition provides an opportunity for sustainable economic development that considers social justice.
The session included dialogues and presentations of proposals and recommendations on the role of trade unions in supporting the green economy and just transition, as well as the responsibilities of employers and government bodies.