Green economy and trade: trends challenges and opportunities
The report is UNEP’s first output under the Green Economy and Trade Opportunities Project (GE-TOP), which seeks to identify policies and measures to help developing countries overcome challenges and...
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Waste prevention is at the top of the waste hierarchy. A major priority of the coalition government is to move towards a zero waste economy, and an important element of this will be to encourage and...
View ArticleSkills for a new economy: a paradigm shift in education and learning to...
The development of a successful “new economy” – resilient to inevitable and foreseeable economic, political, cultural, technological, environmental and demographic shifts and driven increasingly by...
View ArticleRenewable energy targets in Europe for 2030
Josche Muth, the Secretary-General of the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) discusses the environment priorities for 2030, particularly covering the renewable energy market, energy efficiency,...
View ArticleWhat do we mean by green economy?
This briefing provides an introduction to the green economy concept as it has developed to date, key policy tools to support a green economy and potential future steps in the EU’s on-going development...
View ArticleTowards a green economy in Europe – EU environmental policy targets and...
The ‘green economy’ has emerged as a priority in policy debate in recent years. But what does the concept mean in practice and how can decision-makers measure progress towards this strategic goal? This...
View ArticleEnvironmental indicator report 2013: natural resources and human well-being...
In 2010, The European environment — state and outlook 2010: synthesis (EEA, 2010) emphasised the increasingly systemic nature of environmental challenges and highlighted the need for greening the...
View ArticlePackaging and Packaging Waste Statistics 1998-2011
The European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN) has published a report that analyses official EU data on the evolution of packaging waste rates. The report shows annual increases...
View ArticleThe bioeconomy starts here!
The Bioeconomy offers Europe a unique opportunity to address complex inter-connected challenges, while achieving economic growth. It can assist Europe in making the transition to a more resource...
View ArticleBuilding natural capital: how REDD+ can support a green economy
This report provides a concise summary of the elements necessary for integrating REDD+ into a Green Economy. It provides policymakers with innovative ideas for supporting economic development while...
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