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Regulatory frameworks: Integration, partnerships and dialogue
Author(s) -
Karimova Tahmina,
Manrique Elizabeth Echeverría
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
world employment and social outlook
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2059-3031
DOI - 10.1002/wow3.140
Subject(s) - legislation , work (physics) , business , green economy , sustainable development , foundation (evidence) , political science , engineering , law , mechanical engineering
International labour standards ensure a just transition to a green economy. They provide the legal foundation to deal with social issues of the green economy, and can promote decent working conditions in green sectors. Some countries are integrating decent work agenda in their environmental legislation. Social dialogue can help a transition to sustainable economies. It can prevent and reduce the environmental impact of enterprises, and improve working conditions, as appropriate environmental regulations and practices also help to prevent and minimize risks to worker health