Developing countries around the world are projected to account for around 87 per cent of the world’s primary energy demand growth by 2030. Much of this growth in energy demand will occur in Asia which is witnessing rising population, high economic growth and rapid urbanization.
This report was commissioned by UNEP in response to the multiple global crises of 2008 – fuel, food and financial. The report proposes a mix of policy actions that would stimulate economic recovery and at the same time improve the sustainability of the world economy.
This paper explores the value of green growth from the perspective of sustainable development practitioners. First, it provides a brief definition of green growth, and why the concept is relevant for meeting Africa’s challenges.
Maurice Ile Durable (MID) deliver sustainable growth, with a vision for Mauritius to become a model of sustainable development. Announced in 2008, the roots of MID lie in the Government’s response to the global energy crisis of 2007.
This report from UNESCO recognises that there are increasing social disparities and inequity in the world, alongside population growth, climate change, the deterioration and pollution of the environment, the unsustainable use of freshwater and depletion of ocean resources, as well as increasing c