What is a ‘Green Energy Economy’ (GEE)? Opinions differ, but it can be defined as the scientific and policy subject area that focuses on how the expansion of resource-efficient and low-carbon energy technology systems, markets and services can bring together economic, environmental, social and security aspects. A key focus of a GEE is on policies and strategies that are designed to foster the rapid transition towards sustainable energy-economy systems. The 2008–2009 global financial crisis led to the implementation of numerous ‘green growth’ economic stimulus packages (mostly fiscal incentives) that targeted low-carbon energy technologies. These initiatives were quickly presented as the key elements in the transition to green growth, in which low-carbon energy technologies would play a pivotal role.
If we are to transition to a sustainable economy there is a strong need to accelerate the global deployment of renewable energy. This joint GGKP webinar with Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) highlighted how the voluntary market can play a key role in addressing this issue.
The LEDS Energy Toolkit is a collection of leading instruments and methodologies for sustainable energy planning.
This report forms part of a project that aims to develop technical guidelines for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting in South Africa. It describes the lessons learned in building guidance for mandatory GHG reporting in a country that has shown leadership in voluntary corporate GHG reporting.
Based on the China's 13th Five-Year Plan for the Economic and Social Development, the plan,13th Five-Year Plan for Energy Development, clarifies
The Global Gender and Environment Outlook is for the first time provide a comprehensive overview of the linkages between gender and environment in the contexts of SDGs and 2030 Development agenda. It is expected to enable better understanding of the environment through a gender lens, support better integration of gender perspectives in development and implementation of environmental policies at international and national levels, and drive impact through partnerships.