This book outlines the Republic of Korea’s goals for green growth, including its green growth strategy, legislation and plans. Commercialization of green technologies is highlighted as a key platform for economic growth and job creation. The book was initially published in January 2011 in Korean under the title, “The Right Way to Know about Green Growth” with the support of the Republic of Korea Presidential Committee on Green Growth.
This Baseline Report is the first step in the process of developing a National Strategy on Climate Change and Low Carbon Development for Rwanda. It provides a snapshot of the country today and the planned initiatives that will take it forward, placing it within the context of climate change. Though many opportunities are highlighted, the aim of the report is to provide the foundation for the next step where detailed analysis will take place and recommendations will be made. It includes an analysis of the following sectors: climate policy; economy, trade and industry; energy; mining; transport; cities and the built environment; agriculture; land; water and forestry.
This summary was prepared by Eldis.
The paper Trade and Climate Change: Policy and Economic Implications for South Africa is a scoping assessment of the inter-relationship between international trade and climate change negotiations as it affects policy development in South Africa.
This report presents the third OECD review of Norway’s environmental policy performance. Previous reviews were published in 2001 and 1993. Topics covered in this report include greening growth, implementation of environmental policies, international cooperation, climate change, waste management and the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle), and nature and biodiversity.
This study shows how transport affects social, economic and environmental sustainability. It deals with issues and best practices for inland transport, namely road, rail, inland waterway and intermodal transport. It also outlines UNECE contributions and reviews progress towards the development of more sustainable inland transport.
Policy makers of People’s Republic of China have been experimenting with new approaches to environmental management, resulting in a wide range of policy and program innovations, many under the broad heading of “eco-compensation.”