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Achieving a Just Transition to Net Zero is one of the defining challenges of modern times. At IER, we're excited to be part of the newly announced Just-Systems project, funded by UKRI and led by the University of Aberdeen.

Researchers from IER participated in the 6th Fairness at Work Conference at the University of Manchester's Work and Equalities Institute, presenting two papers co-authored with colleagues from IER and the GIG OSH project.

Professor Trine Larsen and Dr Emily Erickson represented IER at the launch of Work-Net International. Work-Net International aims to connect research centres and institutes across the globe, providing a platform for collaboration and mutual support. IER looks forward to collaborating with colleagues forming part of the network to develop research, network, and support impact activities.

As part of a drafting group formed of international experts, IER's Dr E. Katharina Sarter contributed to the development of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Guidelines on green and sustainable procurement of Public-Private Partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals, which were recently endorsed. The new Guidelines outline key concepts and considerations for green and sustainable procurement, showcasing promising approaches and examples of good practice.

"While the employment rate remains steady at 74.9%, several indicators signal growing strains. Redundancies have risen by 67.8% year-on-year—increasing to 99,000 from 59,000, the proportion of long-term unemployment has grown significantly, and the unemployment rate has climbed to 4.3%. These developments reflect a fundamental structural adjustment in labour market conditions rather than a temporary fluctuation."