1. ETUC Conference October 1 st 2013: Anticipating the Transition: Engaging Young Workers Today to Reach 2050 Goals «Greener jobs» Gunn Kristoffersen and Goran Scekic YS – The Confederation of Vocational Unions in Norway 1

2. “Green economy in Norway: What is it and how to get there?” Project owners: YS and WWF-Norway Reference group: YS, WWF and GRID-Arendal (UNEP) + internal reference group. Financed by: YS and the Norwegian Ministry of Environment The objective: -Clarify the terminology related to green economy -Assess the status of green economy in Norway -Develop a model that enables systematic effort for a more green economy Kilde: Econ Pöyry rapport 2011-062. hus

3. Green industry = industries whose primary aim is to contribute to: - more efficient use of scarce natural resources - reduced emissions - better treatment/cleaning - In industrialized countries 3-4 % of their GDP Are jobs in green industries green jobs? Are growth in green industries green growth? Green economy and green industry

4. a simplified model on green value creation input / prosess / output A green workplace is a workplace where there is a focus on effective creation of values within an ecologically sustainable framework, by focusing on the collection of sustainably harvested / produced resources, a resource efficient and environmentally friendly production process and the product and waste from the production process should be as re-useable as possible. hus

5. A dynamic tool All industry and institutions can be more or less resource intensive and polluting Development in the green direction can be systematically promoted by measuring and improving the status of a number of key parameters related to the creation of values

6. A preliminary test of our Green economy tool The health sector in Norway hus

7. Green economy is no one size fits all-package: Green economy is all about how to implement a range of green principles at all levels, from policy frameworks to practices in the different sectors, in companies and institutions - according to (their) unique opportunities, abilities and creativeness hus Green economy is a creative response to the resource and environmental challenges we are facing. Norway has a highly educated population and a participatory work culture. Focus on a green creation of wealth/values will often promote engagement and involvement at the workplace with positive effects on innovation and the creation of values.

8. The way forward: «Greener jobs» 8 We know a lot about what is needed, but less about how we do it in practice How green is your industry/ company/ organisation? And how can you make it greener? The "Greener jobs programme” is: An introduction for shop stewards and key resource persons in the green economy A joint study of how green your industry, enterprise or organisation actually is (by using our model) Investigate the potentials of how to make your workplace greener Joint preparation of a first "Greener Workplace manual" for your industry or organisation Participation in this project provides: Training and skills development for participants A clear environmental profile and visibility to other associations and partners A tool to stimulate motivation and commitment within your industry or organisation

9. The way forward: «Greener jobs» 9 Where are we? We are facing challenges – But there is a light at the end of the tunnell This is something new An additional task – is it our responsibility? Time Understandig What do we do? Searching for canditates with a real interest At top union level: signing agreements with the employers Starting up with two pilot projects to show what this could be How can we include young people in this project?

10. The role of the youth. 10 "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” Advantages for youth engagement: Broad participation and involvement Better understanding of the climate- and environmental challenges? Innovative and creative See possibilities, not challenges Determination and energy Challenges for youth participation: TIME !! Promotions

11. How important are climate changes to young people? 11

12. Conclusion 12 The project on greener jobs will focus on how to make existing jobs greener rather than creating new jobs. Greener jobs = more sustainable companies ? More jobs? Will the greening of jobs result in new innovation? New jobs? Why aren’t we doing this already ? Thank you!