"The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. ... The ILO formulates international labour standards in the form of Conventions and Recommendations setting minimum standards of basic labour rights."

Increasingly the ILO is addressing the labour implications of sustainable development policies. Indeed sustainability will not be possible without ensuring decent work for all.

Francis Vorhies has been advising the ILO on the labour and employment implications environmental policies and climate change in particular. He has also provide guidance on the implications of investment promotion.

More information is available on the following Earthmind worksites below:

     earthmind.net/labour

     earthmind.net/fdi

     www.ilo.org