Green Economy
A green economy is an economy that aims at reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities, and that aims for sustainable development without degrading the environment. It is closely related with ecological economics, but has a more politically applied focus. The 2011 UNEP Green Economy Report argues "that to be green, an economy must not only be efficient, but also fair. Fairness implies recognizing global and country level equity dimensions, particularly in assuring a Just Transition to an economy that is low-carbon, resource efficient, and socially inclusive."A feature distinguishing it from prior economic regimes is the direct valuation of natural capital …
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Climate Action Tracker · 22 November 2024 English
This report evaluates the 2035 emissions reduction targets necessary for major emitters and COP Presidencies Troika countries to align with a 1.5°C warming limit. The analysis includes seven large emitters—China, …
transition by supporting sustainable mobility, green economy, and well designed climate change policy. IESR …
ETF: European Training Foundation · 18 November 2024 English
From Awareness to Action: Engaging Youth in the Green Economy and Climate Action From Awareness to Action: Engaging Youth in the Green Economy and Climate Action 2 On 11 March 2024, Sara stands in front …
the Green Economy and Climate Action From Awareness to Action: Engaging Youth in the Green Economy and … current education prepares them for life in a green economy. This should worry all policymakers. In particular … education systems preparing young people for a green economy? . . . . . . .24 Section 4: Who young people … Figure 6 Suitability of education systems for a green economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Figure 7 Stakeholders … Awareness to Action: Engaging Youth in the Green Economy and Climate Action 7 Acknowledgements The regional …
WPI Economics · 14 November 2024 English
Prior to the pandemic, it created 1.6 million jobs and contributed £120 billion in GVA to the UK economy.2 However, that pales in comparison to the role of the sector …
economic policy debates, such as the future of the green economy, productivity and growth, levelling up, and …
ADB: Asian Development Bank · 13 November 2024 English
This paper describes the main changes taking place in satellite Earth Observation (EO), and captures the initial experiences of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and its developing member countries using …
signed a €60 million financing agreement for the Green Economy Program to deliver sustainable investments … the €60 million Financing Agreement for the Green Economy Program to deliver sustainable investments … Forum: EU and Philippines sign €60 million Green Economy Programme. 25 October.Satellite Earth Observation …
World Bank Group · 13 November 2024 English
The report outlines an agenda to strengthen information and communication technology(ICT) services in Rwanda, where network coverage has improved but broadband uptake remains low. Rwanda needs to boost digital service …
(Macroeconomic Policy Analyst), Tierry Watrin (Green Economy and Climate Change Advisor), Yvonne Umulisa …
World Bank Group · 13 November 2024 English
The report outlines an agenda to strengthen information and communication technology (ICT) services in Rwanda, where network coverage has improved but broadband uptake remains low. Rwanda needs to boost digital …
(Macroeconomic Policy Analyst), Tierry Watrin (Green Economy and Climate Change Advisor), Yvonne Umulisa …
World Bank Group · 12 November 2024 English
This Regional Western Balkans Countries Climate and Development Report (CCDR) stands out in several ways. In a region that often lacks cohesive regional alliances, this report emphasizes how the challenges …
World Bank Group · 11 November 2024 English
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) share a collective vision for supporting countries, and public and private sector clients to transition toward an equitable low-carbon and climate-resilient future while continuing to pursue …
Adaptation Plans, Just Transition strategies, green economy plans, frameworks for greening financial systems …
