China’s economy is undergoing a major structural transformation towards a new development model focused on achieving better quality growth that is more economically and environmentally sustainable, and achieves better social outcomes for the Chinese people. This paper traces the origins and explains the content of this new growth model, and considers its likely implications for the trajectory of China’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In so doing, this report can contribute to an important policy debate concerning the future direction of China’s economy and its role in responding to global climate change.
The report presents the findings of research on the perceptions of agri-food exporters of climate change. It provides direct insight into the perceived needs of business and exporters in responding to climate change impacts in Uganda and Peru, to inform ITC, its clients and other Aid for Trade practitioners on strategies to mainstream climate resilience among exporters and to improve the effectiveness of support for adaptation. Part 1 on Uganda shares the perceptions of agri-food exporters in key export sectors including coffee, tea, cocoa, cotton, fruits and spices. Part 2, on Peru, shares the perceptions of agri-food exporters in the coffee and cocoa sectors.
Decent Work, Green Jobs and the Sustainable Economy demonstrates that green jobs can be a key economic driver, as the world steps into the largely uncharted territory of building a sustainable and low-carbon global economy. Poschen shows that positive outcomes are possible, but require a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges.
Enterprises, workers and governments are not passive bystanders in the great transformation that is urgently needed in our economies. They are essential agents of change, able to develop new ways of working in sustainable enterprises that safeguard the environment, create decent jobs and foster social inclusion.
This book highlights the solutions that the world of work offers for policy and practice to tackle climate change, achieve environmental sustainability and to build prosperous and cohesive societies. It is essential reading for those in business, academia and government.
This technical report examines the nexus between product-service systems and sustainable public procurement, drawing together international experience.
The German government, through the German Federal Environment Agency, commissioned a consortium consisting of NewClimate Institute, Germanwatch, and the 2° Investing Initiative to explore criteria to measure the alignment of investment and financing with the 2°C limit.
La présente étude Burkina Faso Green Economy Assessment exploratoire sur l'économie verte au Burkina Faso a été réalisée dans le cadre de l'Initiative pour une économie verte du PNUE, lancée en 2008. Elle a pour objectif global de permettre au pays de saisir les opportunités offertes par son passage à une économie verte.