The greening of economies is not generally a drag on growth but rather a new engine of growth says this new UNEP report & outlines actions and investments needed for a global ‘green economy’ – one that is low-carbon, resource-efficient and socially-inclusive.

The Green Economy Report is compiled by UNEP’s Green Economy Initiative in collaboration with economists and experts worldwide. It demonstrates that the greening of economies is not generally a drag on growth but rather a new engine of growth; that it is a net generator of decent jobs, and that it is also a vital strategy for the elimination of persistent poverty. The report also seeks to motivate policy makers to create the enabling conditions for increased investments in a transition to a green economy.

See Also

Report: Seven point agenda for Rio meet on sustainable development.

Report: The road to Rio+20.

Report: Beyond Rio+20 - governance for a green economy

Report: The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity - report for business.

Report: The MDG report 2011.

Report: Human development report 2011 - sustainability and equity.

Report: Forests in a green economy.

Report: The political economy of clean development in India - CDM & beyond.