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This means vehicles on the road which leads to traffic congestion, waste of time for all the commuters, and a great
                 load of particulate matter and carbon monoxide from the exhaust of vehicles should be slowly replaced with an
                 efficient public transport system.

                         Green Economy


                 The  term “Green  Economy”  was  first coined  in a  1989 report  for  the  Government
                 of the  United Kingdom by  a group  of leading  environmental economists, entitled
                 "Blueprint for a Green Economy". There is no internationally agreed definition of a
                 green economy but many countries have realised that the country’s economy and
                 the balance in the environment go hand in hand. The United Nations Environment
                 Programme (UNEP) has defined the green economy as “one that results in improved
                 human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks
                 and ecological scarcities. It is low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive”.

                 It is an effort of the whole world to create a healthy planet by using alternative ways of growth and development
                 that improve quality of life of people through sustainable development. It also means healthy clean air to breathe,
                 pure water to drink and wholesome food to eat for all without exhausting our present natural resources and saving
                 it for the future generations to come.


                 Characteristics of Green Economy

                 Environmentally sustainable development has become the main goal of all the countries across the globe since
                 the UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in 1992. It emphasises that the Green Economy
                 provides prosperity for all within the ecological limits of the planet. It focuses on:
                    • Well-being and prosperity for all people by providing good education, decent livelihoods, and jobs.
                    • Supporting human rights and social equity especially the rights of under-privileged and minorities.

                    • Nurturing the geographical boundaries to safeguard, restore and invest in nature. It protects the biodiversity
                   and natural ecosystems.
                    • Creating  prosperity  within  planetary boundaries  for  sustainable production  and  consumption. It provides
                   economical growth by aligning prices, subsidies, and incentives with true costs to society.
                    • Good governance by adapting sound science and economics along with local knowledge. It prioritises public
                   participation, informed consent, transparency, and accountability.


                 Skill Development for Green Economy
                 The key challenges for India are to expand access to food, energy, water, and other essential goods and services
                 to its growing population. It needs to work towards the objective of alleviating poverty and catalysing sustainable
                 development. The development of skills for green jobs is crucial to ensuring an efficient transition from unsustainable
                 to a green economy by matching supply and demand for skills. A green job can be found in business, non-profit
                 organisations, government, or education.
                 Some green jobs may have specific requirements for green skills, such as an organic farmer needs to have knowledge
                 and skills for growing organically certified crops. Solar technicians or engineers should possess the knowledge and
                 skills for design, installation and maintenance of solar panels and appliances. Other green jobs may not necessarily
                 require specific skills. For example, a graphic designer or a cashier working for a green company or organisation
                 will be contributing to the development of green growth and economy.




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