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A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING
from The Nordic Tripartite Dialogue
on the Green Transition on theNordic Labour Market
We, the representatives from the Nordic governments and the social
partners in the Nordic countries, met in Reykjavík the 1st of December 2023
for a Nordic Tripartite Dialogue on the Green Transition onthe Nordic Labour Market.
The dialogue took place under the Icelandic presidency in the Nordic
Council of Ministers with the aim to discuss green transition for allparticipants on the Nordic labour market.
The Nordic countries aim to be the most sustainable and integrated
region in the world by 2030 and strive to find the most sustainable
solutions regarding both opportunities and challenges of the greentransition.
To promote social dialogue on the Nordic labour market, to advance theNordic Vision 2030 and to provide a common understanding of the main
opportunities and challenges concerning the green transition andnecessary steps forward we, the representatives participating in theNordic tripartite dialogue under the Icelandic presidency in the Nordic
Council of Ministers for Labour 2023, want to state the following:Fristfsfs fs

We reiterate the conclusions from the ILO resolution (ILC.111/Resolution V)
that Just Transition is central for pursuing the realization of the goals andcommitments of the Paris Agreement and that the ILO guidelines on JustTransition (2015) are considered as “the central reference for policymaking
and a basis for action”.
We acknowledge that a transition towards a greener economy will lead tochanges and new opportunities in the labour market with potential job
creation in many sectors.
We are determined to keep on emphasizing the importance of social inclusiveness,
reducing economic inequalities and to focus on how to mitigate potential negative
impacts of the green transition.
We highlight the importance of social dialogue in achieving an effective andsuccessful transition on the Nordic labour market.
We recognize the importance of social security, labour market related
rights, and a well-functioning labour market that respects equal treatment
and equality as a vital part of the green transition.
We recognize the need for new types of skills to match new types of jobs as
industry is transformed into a low-carbon economy. Good opportunities forre- and upskilling of workers and job seekers will therefore be essential.
We highlight the importance of good conditions for vocational andgeographical mobility for smooth green transition in all regions.
We acknowledge the importance of thriving educational systems and broadcooperation to ensure the right match between supply and demand forcertain skills and to be well prepared for future developments and impact
on the Nordic labour market.
We recognize the risk of negative distributional effects in the Nordic labour
markets that may result from the green transition and the importance ofpolicies, from all actors and in all sectors of the economy, to mitigate theeffects and to secure a just transition in the Nordic economies.
Finally, we urge other actors/sectors within the Nordic cooperation topromote tripartite consultation and social dialogue on how to facilitate thegreen transition, as well as sharing knowledge and best practices.