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ILO Supports Green Jobs through Nature-Based Solutions in Turkiye

The International Labour Organization (ILO) Office for Türkiye is driving the advancement of formal and inclusive sustainable textile practices within Türkiye's green economy. Partnering with EkoDoku Women Sustainable Living Cooperative, the ILO is launching initiatives to promote eco-friendly textiles and raise awareness about the detrimental impacts of fast fashion.

Following field visits by the ILO Officers, and with  ILO’s technical and financial support, EkoDoku will produce a collection using nature-based fabrics and techniques. This initiative not only promotes sustainable textiles but also aims to create formal job opportunities, thereby contributing to the formalization of the sector.

On August 3rd, an “Eco Dyeing and Printing Workshop” marked the kick-off of this initiative. Led by Ms. Gökçe Co?kun, a Textile Design Consultant, the workshop offered hands-on training to cooperative members in natural dyeing techniques using pigments from various plants. Participants also learned woodblock printing, natural patterning, and batik dyeing on linen and hemp fabrics.

The ILO is expanding the implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) at EkoDoku to tackle issues related to decent work, such as informal employment, low wages, and low productivity. The pilot project at EkoDoku aims to stimulate green job creation and inclusiveness for all, including Syrians under Temporary Protection, International Protection Applicants and Status Holders, and host communities.

Esra Üzel Yüncüler, founding member and chairperson of EkoDoku, emphasized the cooperative's commitment to sustainable textiles, decent jobs, and increased women's employment. The "HarmonyUnity" collection, supported by the ILO, seeks to promote sustainable living by highlighting global harmony and unity.

Nature-based solutions are essential for green jobs, fostering sustainable, resilient, and inclusive employment opportunities that support environmental protection, economic diversification, and social equity. According to the Decent Work in Nature-based Solutions 2022 Report, nearly 75 million people are currently employed in NbS, and achieving goals in mitigation, biodiversity, and land restoration could generate an estimated 20 million additional jobs.

Recognizing cooperatives as critical pathways to formalization, the ILO Office for Türkiye is addressing challenges faced by textile workers, many of whom are women. By ensuring decent employment and income, and improving access to essential services and social protection, cooperatives offer a vital route for transitioning workers into the formal economy.

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