Why a Green Economy Matters for Least Developed Countries

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations
dc.contributor.organizationIndustry and Economy Division
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-11T20:02:37Z
dc.date.available2016-10-11T20:02:37Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.descriptionThis publication examines the idea that Least Developed Countries (LDCs) possess the economic conditions, the natural and cultural assets, and the policy setting to embrace, if not lead, a green economy transition, which would in turn accelerate their development. In its simplest expression, a green economy can be described as one that is low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive. A green economy can take advantage of new growth trajectories designed to be more socially inclusive, as well as responsive to poverty reduction and economic diversification objectives. The conditions in LDCs provide a basis to pursue a low-carbon and resource efficient path of economic growth and development, anchored in investment and policy reform designed to enhance livelihoods for the poor, create employment opportunities and reduce poverty.
dc.identifier.otherDTI/1395/GE
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8075
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number15 p.
dc.relation220
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectgreen economy
dc.subjectsustainable development
dc.subjectpoverty
dc.subjectenergy
dc.subjectwaste
dc.titleWhy a Green Economy Matters for Least Developed Countries
dc.typeCommunication or other resource
wd.identifier.sdgiohttp://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000042
wd.identifier.sdgiohttp://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000046

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