Improved policies and strategies to promote resilience in support of a just transition to environmentally sustainable economies

About this project

Barbados is committed to promoting decent work together with environmental sustainability and aims to become the most environmentally sustainable country in the region. Climate change, particularly during the hurricane season, has significantly impacted its coastal regions. Despite these challenges, responses to climate change present an opportunity for Barbados to promote decent work and green jobs creation, business development and economic resilience . The Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Environment and National Beautification play a key role in this transition, promoting sustainable practices, education, partnerships, and enforcing legislation. However, there is a lack of certified training programs for specialized green jobs, which this work intends to address by supporting the development of green skills and responding to climate change impacts. Beneficiaries of this initiative include workers, businesses, and entrepreneurs in Barbados, who will gain from improved training programs for green jobs. The work will be done in collaboration with public TVET institutions, the private sector, the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Environment and National Beautification and social partners. The ILO will provide technical advice and capacity building through the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) programme, aligning with the United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (MCSDCF) 2022-2026. This effort aims to strengthen flexible and…

Published by

International Labour Organization (ILO) · Multilateral

Countries

Barbados

Sectors

Vocational trainingEmployment creationEnvironmental policy and administrative management

Funded by

Multi Partner Trust Fund Office, UNDP, International Labour Organization (ILO)

Implemented by

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Accountable

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Published by International Labour Organization (ILO) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 19 Aug 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-41302-PMR26-BRB101.

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