Per bakken, unep dtie deputy director 23 april 2008, paris, france good afternoon, your excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, 1. United nations environment programme, nor does citing of trade names or commercial processes constitute endorsement. Article pdf available in environment and planning c government and policy 316. Governing council adopted nairobi declaration on the role and mandate of unep on 7 february 1997.
As much as 40 per cent of the worlds population now lives within 100 km of the shore line. A guidebook to the green economy sustainable development. Fairness implies recognizing global and country level equity dimensions, particularly in assuring a just transition to an economy that is lowcarbon, resource efficient, and socially inclusive. The 2011 unep green economy report argues that to be green, an economy must not. On behalf of unep, i want to welcome you to this conference. Trade and sustainable development implications 78 october 2010 the role of green economy in sustainable development presentation by mr. Disclaimer the designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the united nations environment programme concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of.
Inifiafives such as uneps green economy inifiafive and the oecds green. The role of the united nations environment programme unep. Unep would like to thank the european union for its generous support to the green economy initiative. Established by general assembly resolution 2997 xxvii of 15 december 1972. Comprising 14 chapters on amongst others agriculture, forests, manufacturing, transport and waste, the ger sets out a macroeconomic case for increasing public and private investments in the green sectors, with a special focus on.
The role of the united nations environment programme. Unep also will assist mexico in creating a longterm national green economy strategy. Report of the united nations environment programme unep. Green economy report introduction linkedin slideshare. A green economy as one that results in improved human wellbeing and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. Module 1 introduction to the green economy approach. The green economy initiative launched by unep in 2008, at the height. According to the unep, through a transition to the green economy it will be possible. Information on the origin and meaning of a green economy, and how a green economy can be implemented in south africa, is described. A green economy is dependent on sustainable development which means growing our economies in ways that benefit, not sacrifice, social justice and. Benefits, challenges and risks from a sustainable development perspective summary of background papers jose antonio ocampo columbia university the concept of a green economy has become a center of policy debates in recent years. Strengthening the role and effectiveness of the united nations environment programme, decision 151 of the governing council of unep may 25, 1989 here, inafter unep gc decision 151, reprinted in unep gc fifteenth session report, supra note 2, at 101, pt. What is partnership for action on green economy page.
The unep official also said that it is truly heartening for him to note pakistan taking allout and vigorous steps in collaboration with relevant government and nongovernmental departments, industry and academia to achieve the goal of pakistan mercuryfree by year 2020 and the country is well on tract towards the goal, mr. An inclusive, viable, sustainable, and robust economic system that will allow the empowerment, development, and thriving justice of all people to enjoy resources and services without deprivation unep, 2011. Unep launches green economy initiative news sdg knowledge. Global green new deal united nations environment programme. The green economy report ger is one of the three key elements emerging from the green economy initiative announced by unep in 2008. Unep in 2005, 14 years ago, predicted 50 million people could become environmental refugees by 2010, fleeing the effects of climate change. Eradicating poverty through an inclusive green economy.
National sustainable development strategies what future. Unep defines a green economy as one that results in improved human wellbeing and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. Defining a green economy a green economy can be defined as one that results in improved human wellbeing and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. The united nations environment programme unep launched the green economy initiative gei in 2008 consisting of global research and countrylevel assistance aiming at motivating policymakers to support environmental investments as a way of achieving sustainable development. The government has requested unep support in undertaking a green economy initiative. Thanks to this initiative and the work of other agencies, green. United nations environment assembly unea of the united nations environment programme, held in june 2014, but a decision was deferred by member states and postponed to the unea 2 to be held in. Authors note this handbook draws from five existing united nations environment programme unep publications, namely the guide for negotiators of multilateral environmental agreements, compliance mechanisms under selected multilateral agreements, glossary of terms for negotiators. Annual report 2011 united nations environment programme. Focus on natural resource management, agriculture, transport and energy sectors. Unep news desk, email protected background to the report. The report is compiled by unep s green economy initiative in collaboration with economists and experts worldwide. A green economy is a clean, environmentally friendly economy that promotes health, wealth, and wellbeing.
Uneps working definition of a green economy a system of economic activities related to the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services that result in improved human well being over the long term, while not exposing future generations to significant environmental risks and ecological scarcities. It is therefore crucial for countries to combine and balance environmental protection. The partnership supports nations and regions in reframing economic policies and practices around sustainability to foster economic growth, create income and jobs, reduce poverty and inequality, and strengthen the. The emissis a ert 21 ci the 21 rert 1 the emissions gap report 2015 a unep synthesis report isbn.
Strengthening the role and effectiveness of the united nations environment programme, decision 151 of the governing council of unep may 25, 1989 here, inafter unep gc decision 151, reprinted in unep gc fifteenth session report, supra. The report makes a compelling economic and social case for investing two. In this section we will address the relationships between the concepts of sustainable development and green economy or green growth, respectively. The green economy initiative launched by unep in 2008, at the height of the global financial and economic crises has served to inform governments of two unique opportunities.
Green economy, rio earth summit, renewable energy, life expectancy, health expenditure. The partnership supports nations and regions in reframing economic policies and practices around sustainability to foster economic growth, create income and jobs, reduce poverty and. The 2011 unep green economy report argues that to be green, an economy must not only be efficient, but also fair. The green economy is defined as economy that aims at making issues of reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities, and that aims for sustainable development without degrading the environment. Green economy a system of economic activities related to the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services that result in improved human wellbeing over the long term, while not exposing future generations to significant environmental risks and ecological scarcities unep green economy initiative. The united nations environment programme unep launched the green economy initiative gei in 2008 consisting of global research and countrylevel assistance aiming at motivating policymakers to support environmental investments as a.
Pdf on feb 1, 2009, janet ranganathan and others published green. The report covers the impacts and opportunities linked with shipping and fisheries to tourism, marinebased renewable energies and agriculture. Unep, mexico to cooperate on green economy and lowcarbon. In its simplest expression, a green economy can be thought of as one which is low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive.
Pathways to sustainable development and poverty eradication. Green economy commission for environmental cooperation. In a green economy, growth in employment and income are driven by public and private investment into such economic activities, infrastructure and assets that allow reduced carbon emissions and pollution, enhanced energy and resource efficiency, and prevention of the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Unep green economy initiative 1 global green new deal an update for the g20 pittsburgh summit unep september 2009 in response to the financial and economic crisis, unep has called for a global green new deal 1 for reviving the global economy and boosting employment while simultaneously accelerating the fight. A green economy is defined as low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive. New unep report outlines bluegreen economy and island. It demonstrates that the greening of economies is not generally a drag on growth but rather a new engine of growth. If current trends continue, the global per capita use of natural resources will increase by 70 per cent by 2050. Steven stone unep chief of economics and trade branch united nations environment programme unep.
A green economy is dependent on sustainable development which means growing our economies in ways that benefit, not sacrifice, social justice and equity as well as the environment. Unep asked me to produce an economic consultancy report 1, which formed the basis for their global green new deal proposal 2, announced in march 2009. Dec 06, 2011 introduction uneps report, towards a green economy, aims to debunk several myths and misconceptions about greening the global economy, and provides timely and practical guidance to policy makers on what reforms they need to unlock the productive and employment potential of a green economy. Greenup is a united nations environment programme initiative to connect citizens worldwide with the resources they need to help support the transition to a green economy. Agenda 21 the outcome document of the 1992 rio conference reinforced the mandate. Glaciers are shrinking at record rates and many could disappear within decades, the u. The initiative, which was launched on 22 october 2008, in london, uk, is funded by the european commission, germany and norway. Steering towards a green economy is an introduction to green economy concepts, ideas and actions with particular relevance to south africa. Oecd unep conference on resource efficiency opening remarks by mr.
During the recent global financial crisis, the united nations general assembly and. The partnership for action on green economy page seeks to put sustainability at the heart of economic policymaking. Green economy in a blue world united nations environment. Unep has received a proposal from the government to support policy research that would feed into china. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or nonprofit purposes without special permission from the holder, provided.
The united nations environment programme unep is a programme of the united nations that coordinates the organizations environmental activities and assists developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and practices. The unep geo sids outlook is a followup to the unepun desa foresight process report on emerging issues for small island developing states. The report makes a compelling economic and social case for investing two per cent of global gdp in greening ten central. Comprising 14 chapters on amongst others agriculture, forests, manufacturing, transport and waste, the ger sets out a macroeconomic case for increasing public and private investments in the green sectors, with a special focus on employment. The scientists measuring the health of almost 30 glaciers around the. First, that a significant slice of the multitrilliondollar stimulus packages could, if targeted at environmental investments, be. In order to ensure that the voices of civil society are better heard in the ongoing discussions on environment and sustainable development, unep has launched a new publication series called. Introduction uneps report, towards a green economy, aims to debunk several myths and misconceptions about greening the global economy, and provides timely and practical guidance to policy makers on what reforms they need to unlock the productive and employment potential of a green economy. United nations environment assembly unea of the united nations environment programme, held in june 2014, but a decision was deferred by member states and postponed to.
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