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Brazil: Survey by Intl. Labour Org. & Labour Prosecution Office reveals 8,000 children and teenagers working in the cocoa supply chain, but some companies have good practices
At least 8,000 Brazilian children and teenagers work in the chocolate production chain according to the report requested by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and by Brazil’s Labour Prosecution's Office, between 2017 and 2018. Brasil de Fato ...
Investors commit to supporting a just transition on climate change
Author: Investing in a Just Transition Project
"As investors with a requirement to act in the best interest of our beneficiaries and in line with our fiduciary duties, we believe that strategies to tackle climate change need to incorporate the full environmental, social and governance (ESG)...
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International Labour Organization (ILO) maps how green jobs benefit workers and economies, mitigate climate change, prevent health & safety risks and increase productivity
Author: International Labour Organization
"...Some 23 countries have decoupled economic growth from GHG emissions as a result of the increased use of renewable energy, carbon pricing, green product subsidies and green jobs, among other policies. Environmental sustainability can be achieved...
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London School of Economics & Grantham Institute on Climate Change and the Environment launch investor guide
Author: London School of Economics & Grantham Institute on Climate Change and the Environment
"A ‘just transition’ for workers and communities as the world’s economy responds to climate change was included as part of the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. This guide sets out how investors can address the social dimension of climate change...
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The Investing in a Just Transition Initiative guides investors on mitigating climate change while advancing social inclusion
Author: London School of Economics & Grantham Institute on Climate Change and the Environment
"...One of the ways to accelerate climate action – and optimise its benefits – is to ensure that it is inclusive. This means taking account of the distributional consequences so that no one is left behind. It is clear that the benefits of the...
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Author: Daniela Penha, Repórter Brasil (Brazil)
“Nova CLT reduziu acordos coletivos, gerou demissões em sindicatos e cortou direitos do trabalhador rural; redução no número de desempregados deve-se ao aumento da informalidade”, 12 de novembro de 2018...
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Thailand: Israel denies report of bad working conditions of Thai agricultural labourers in Israel
Author: Bangkok Post
"Israel denies Thai worker abuse claim", 3 December 2018...
Australia: Federal Parliament passes Modern Slavery Act 2018
On 29 November 2018, the Modern Slavery Bill 2018 passed both houses of the Parliament of Australia. After receiving assent from the Governor General, it will soon become law with an anticipated effective date of 1 January 2019. The new law will...