A global transition to sustainable development is currently underway, as a response to multiple environmental crises, including the widespread impacts of climate change. South Africa has embraced the shift to a green economy to attain inclusive, equitable and sustainable growth and development. The desire to transition to a green economy has...
National Development Plan 2030: Our Future - make it work aims to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030. South Africa can realise these goals by drawing on the energies of its people, growing an inclusive economy, building capabilities, enhancing the capacity of the state, and promoting leadership and partnerships...
This study, Green Economy Modelling Report of South Africa: Focus on Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Transport and Energy Sectors, was undertaken at the request of South’s Africa Department of Environmental Affairs to assess potential opportunities and options to promote a green economy, with a focus on key economic sectors set...
The government of Jordan is currently supporting various policies, initiatives and programmes aimed at achieving a green economy, such as: the complete removal of subsidies for oil in 2008; the adoption of the renewable energy law and fiscal incentive package on renewable energy and energy efficiency equipment in 2010; and...
Financing climate change development needs, which are increasingly demanding more financial resources, is as much a challenge as developing both short- as well as long-term programmes for effective climate adaptation and mitigation. Several issues from securing globally available funds to channelling it to various programs transparently and to the highest...