The United Kingdom has a sophisticated analytical framework for analysing green growth benefits. The green growth discussion centres on how to meet long-term greenhouse gas mitigation targets, adapt to the impacts of climate change and deal with other environmental issues while maintaining economic growth.
In the United Kingdom, responsibility for some aspects of economic activity has been devolved from national to local government. Schemes such as City Deals and Local Enterprise Partnerships have been piloted in eight large English cities.
The primary force driving renewable energy deployment in Scotland has been the regional economic development strategy, which aims to transition to a low carbon economy. Scotland has considerable autonomy in energy and rural development policy and this has benefited its renewable energy strategy. Key top-down initiatives are designed to create...