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T1 Green economy in a blue world : Pacific perspectives 2012
A1 UN.ESCAP,
YR 2012
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12870/3872
PB United Nations
AB <p>In 2011 and 2012, a total of 12 national assessments of opportunities for the use of green economy policies to support sustainable development were conducted in Pacific island countries. These assessments revealed a considerable number of green economy type initiatives across a number of key sectors such as energy, agriculture, fisheries and marine conservation that already exist in the Pacific. Some countries have also taken steps towards strengthening the enabling environment for a green economy through the use of fiscal policy and innovative mechanisms to finance the transition. However, there is a need for consolidation of such initiatives, and for further integration into existing national planning and budgeting processes. A great deal could also be achieved by strengthening or better using existing legislation and regulatory approaches. </p>
<p>A ‘business as usual’ approach will deprive countries and communities of opportunities from the global and regional momentum towards greener economic growth and better sustainable development outcomes. Political support and a clear strategy to shift towards a green economy that engages all stakeholders will be required in order to overcome any inertia. There is no one-size-fits all approach to a green economy, but there is a wealth of knowledge that can be shared across the Pacific. Ultimately, each country will need to determine where the opportunities are for green economy policies within their national context.</p>
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AB - In 2011 and 2012, a total of 12 national assessments of opportunities for the use of green economy policies to support sustainable development were conducted in Pacific island countries. These assessments revealed a considerable number of green economy type initiatives across a number of key sectors such as energy, agriculture, fisheries and marine conservation that already exist in the Pacific. Some countries have also taken steps towards strengthening the enabling environment for a green economy through the use of fiscal policy and innovative mechanisms to finance the transition. However, there is a need for consolidation of such initiatives, and for further integration into existing national planning and budgeting processes. A great deal could also be achieved by strengthening or better using existing legislation and regulatory approaches.
A ‘business as usual’ approach will deprive countries and communities of opportunities from the global and regional momentum towards greener economic growth and better sustainable development outcomes. Political support and a clear strategy to shift towards a green economy that engages all stakeholders will be required in order to overcome any inertia. There is no one-size-fits all approach to a green economy, but there is a wealth of knowledge that can be shared across the Pacific. Ultimately, each country will need to determine where the opportunities are for green economy policies within their national context.
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A ‘business as usual’ approach will deprive countries and communities of opportunities from the global and regional momentum towards greener economic growth and better sustainable development outcomes. Political support and a clear strategy to shift towards a green economy that engages all stakeholders will be required in order to overcome any inertia. There is no one-size-fits all approach to a green economy, but there is a wealth of knowledge that can be shared across the Pacific. Ultimately, each country will need to determine where the opportunities are for green economy policies within their national context.
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T1 - Green economy in a blue world : Pacific perspectives 2012
AU - UN.ESCAP
UR - https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12870/3872
PB - United Nations
AB - In 2011 and 2012, a total of 12 national assessments of opportunities for the use of green economy policies to support sustainable development were conducted in Pacific island countries. These assessments revealed a considerable number of green economy type initiatives across a number of key sectors such as energy, agriculture, fisheries and marine conservation that already exist in the Pacific. Some countries have also taken steps towards strengthening the enabling environment for a green economy through the use of fiscal policy and innovative mechanisms to finance the transition. However, there is a need for consolidation of such initiatives, and for further integration into existing national planning and budgeting processes. A great deal could also be achieved by strengthening or better using existing legislation and regulatory approaches.
A ‘business as usual’ approach will deprive countries and communities of opportunities from the global and regional momentum towards greener economic growth and better sustainable development outcomes. Political support and a clear strategy to shift towards a green economy that engages all stakeholders will be required in order to overcome any inertia. There is no one-size-fits all approach to a green economy, but there is a wealth of knowledge that can be shared across the Pacific. Ultimately, each country will need to determine where the opportunities are for green economy policies within their national context.
