Amid the continuous exchanges, high-level plenaries and informal conversations that animate the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference - the Just Transition Pavilion stands out as a central meeting point for those committed to advancing a people-centred transition to a low-carbon, environmentally sustainable economy.
Co-hosted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Commission (EC), and organised in partnership with the International Organisation of Employers (IOE), the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Pavilion has become a hub for knowledge-sharing and policy dialogue.
High-level dialogues have underscored the growing recognition of just transition within global frameworks and within the broader United Nations climate process. Speakers have consistently emphasised the need for inclusion, policy coherence and strengthened international cooperation to advance resilient, low-carbon economies that generate decent work opportunities for all.
Throughout COP30, the Pavilion has hosted thematic sessions, ranging from social dialogue and labour rights to skills development for a low-carbon future, NDC 3.0 and sustainable enterprise growth, social protection, gender equality, disability inclusion, the role of Indigenous Peoples and the contributions of employers and workers in shaping climate-resilient development models. A highlight was "Brazil Day", a tripartite event showcasing the country's climate actions, policies and experiences in advancing a just transition through green jobs, workers' protection and social dialogue.
All these conversations have brought forward perspectives from global, regional, and local levels, illustrating both the diversity of contexts and the shared urgency for coordinated action.
Across these exchanges, a common theme emerged: rising global inequalities and growing social injustices threaten climate progress. Participants called for policies that combine environmental ambition with social justice, recognising that both dimensions are indispensable for a just transition.
Since 2023, the Pavilion serves as a dynamic, forward-looking platform, showcasing the power of dialogue, cooperation and shared responsibility in steering the transition toward a more equitable, sustainable and inclusive future.
