Abstract
This report has been prepared by the International Labour Office as a basis for discussions at the technical meeting is to discuss opportunities and challenges for the promotion of decent work and a just transition in the building materials industry, including cement. The report explores recent trends and developments in the building materials industry, with a specific emphasis on how megatrends related to demographics, globalization and climate change are impacting the world of work. It highlights the opportunities and challenges associated with promoting decent work and facilitating a just transition in the building materials industry, including the cement segment.