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GREEN ECONOMY MEANS

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Low Carbon Resource Efficiency Social Inclusivity
Emission
The concept of the Green Economy has developed as a strategic focus for the government of different
countries over the last decade. These countries will be better prepared to face the major issues of the twenty-first
century, such as urbanisation and resource scarcity, as well as climate change and economic volatility, if
they transform their economies into drivers of sustainability.
UN Environment launched the Green Economy Initiative (GEI) in 2008, a worldwide research and country-level
assistance program aimed at encouraging policymakers to embrace environmental investments.
21 st #Critical Thinking
Century #Information Literacy
Scan the QR code or visit the following link to watch the following video: Skills
What is a Green Economy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkOtfvhtawA
Scan the QR code or visit the following link to watch the following video: Green Growth:
A New Model for Sustainable Development in Asia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXBopuAyO0w
After watching the videos answer the following questions:
1. What do mean by Green Economy according to the video?

2. What is the meaning of Green Growth?

S ectors of a Green Economy

There are various sectors of Green Economy. Let us discuss some of them.

Sector What can be done?
Agriculture The central government’s ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative

Agriculture is the process of raising food for human aims to:
consumption. It is the most significant component • Support local, organic
of our economy since it provides us with food. and natural farming
(growing crops without
Agriculture has the potential to harm the the use of hazardous
environment by overusing land resources, water, fertilisers and pesticides).
and soil with hazardous chemical fertilisers and
pesticides, cutting down forests and polluting air. • If possible, grow your
own vegetables.
• Eat in-season food rather than processed/
packaged food.

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