Inside The Green Economy

Author : Thomas Fatheuer,Lili Fuhr,Barbara Unmuessig
Publisher : Green Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0857844156

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Inside the Green Economy by Thomas Fatheuer,Lili Fuhr,Barbara Unmuessig Pdf

This book puts the Green Economy to the test, its promises, consequences and blind spots. - Can efficiency be a solution if it results in even more consumption? - Is it possible to save nature by putting a price on the services it provides? - Should we rely on technological solutions to save us? As the economic and ecological bases of prosperity are increasingly endangered and the gap between rich and poor widens, the Green Economy should offer us hope. Yet the Green Economy cares little about politics, barely registers human rights, does not recognize social factors and suggests the possibility of reform without conflict. It suggests that the world as we know it can continue with green growth, based primarily on large-scale technological solutions. This book outlines a way to overcome global crises from a social viewpoint.

Author : Anneleen Kenis,Matthias Lievens
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317670216

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The Limits of the Green Economy by Anneleen Kenis,Matthias Lievens Pdf

Projecting win-win situations, new economic opportunities, green growth and innovative partnerships, the green economy discourse has quickly gained centre stage in international environmental governance and policymaking. Its underlying message is attractive and optimistic: if the market can become the tool for tackling climate change and other major ecological crises, the fight against these crises can also be the royal road to solving the problems of the market. But how ‘green’ is the green economy? And how social or democratic can it be? This book examines how the emergence of this new discourse has fundamentally modified the terms of the environmental debate. Interpreting the rise of green economy discourse as an attempt to re-invent capitalism, it unravels the different dimensions of the green economy and its limits: from pricing carbon to emissions trading, from sustainable consumption to technological innovation. The book uses the innovative concept of post-politics to provide a critical perspective on the way green economy discourse represents nature and society (and their interaction) and forecloses the imagination of alternative socio-ecological possibilities. As a way of repoliticising the debate, the book advocates the construction of new political faultlines based on the demands for climate justice and democratic commons. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of environmental politics, political ecology, human geography, human ecology, political theory, philosophy and political economy. Includes a foreword written by Erik Swyngedouw (Professor of Geography, Manchester University).

Author : Ishwar C. Dhingra
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000439519

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Green Economy: Opportunities and Challenges by Ishwar C. Dhingra Pdf

This book is a conscious effort to discuss the immeasurable environmental damage caused by the human kind and it is by turning these into nature friendly or green as we call them, we can continue to live without any damage to our surroundings. The book has a global approach with an eye on our domestic issues as well. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Author : Alexandros Gasparatos,Katherine J. Willis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317934707

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Biodiversity in the Green Economy by Alexandros Gasparatos,Katherine J. Willis Pdf

In the past decade, the growing realization that biodiversity and human wellbeing are inextricably linked has led to the adoption of numerous environmental policies. The concept of the Green Economy has gained particular attention as an economic system where growth is possible within environmental limits. The preservation of ecosystem services and the halt of biodiversity loss are identified as key pillars of the Green Economy. Despite the concept’s momentum there is still no clear understanding of how biodiversity fits within a Green Economy. In the current debate, biodiversity is rarely acknowledged in economic sectors other than agriculture, forestry, fisheries and tourism, and when it is acknowledged biodiversity and its conservation feature more as buzzwords than as concrete and tangible components of the Green Economy. This book aims to identify, understand and offer pragmatic recommendations of how biodiversity conservation can become an agent of green economic development. This book establishes ways to assess biodiversity’s contributions to the economy and to meaningfully integrate biodiversity concerns in green-economy policies.

Author : Sevil Acar,Erinc Yeldan
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780128166352

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Handbook of Green Economics by Sevil Acar,Erinc Yeldan Pdf

The Handbook of Green Economics reveals the breadth and depth of advanced research on sustainability and growth while identifying opportunities for future developments. Through its multidimensional examination, it demonstrates how overarching concepts such as green growth, low carbon economy, circular economy, and others work together. Some chapters reflect on different discourses on the green economy, including pro-growth perspectives and transformative approaches that entail de-growth. Others argue that green policies can spark economic innovation, particularly in developing and emerging market economies. Part literature summary, part analysis, and part argument, The Handbook of Green Economics shows how the right conditions can stimulate economic growth while achieving environmental sustainability. The Handbook of Green Economics is a valuable resource for graduate students and academic researchers focusing on the green economy. With an increasing interest in the topic among researchers and policy makers, this book will set out different theoretical perspectives and explore the policy implications in this growing subject area. Covers the failures of the past, the challenges of the present, and the opportunities of the future Surveys 10 aspects of the green economy, including conceptualization, natural capital, poverty and inequality, employment, and finance Emphasizes the theoretical and empirical aspects of greening approaches that are policy-relevant

Author : Kevin Danaher,Shannon Biggs,Jason Mark
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317262923

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Building the Green Economy by Kevin Danaher,Shannon Biggs,Jason Mark Pdf

After centuries of economic activity based on extraction, exploitation, and depletion, we now face undeniable environmental threats. New business models that save or restore natural resources are critical. But how can we translate that insight into more sustainable practices? Building the Green Economy shows how community groups, families, and individual citizens have taken action to protect their food and water, clean up their neighborhoods, and strengthen their local economies. Their unlikely victories—over polluters, unresponsive bureaucracies, and unexamined routines—dramatize the opportunities and challenges facing the local green economy movement. Drawing on their extensive experience at Global Exchange and elsewhere, the authors also: Lay out strategies for a more successful green movement Describe how communities have protected their victories from legal and political challenges Provide key resources for local activists Include conversations with Rocky Anderson, Lois Gibbs, Anuradha Mittal, David Morris, Michael Shuman, and other activists and leaders.

Author : Maharaj Vijay Reddy,Keith Wilkes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134626458

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Tourism in the Green Economy by Maharaj Vijay Reddy,Keith Wilkes Pdf

The concept of the green economy has now entered mainstream policy debates and been endorsed by a range of United Nations and other organizations. The Rio+20 UN conference specifically drew attention to the green economy approach in the context of sustainable development to move away from business-as-usual practices, act to end poverty, address environmental destruction and build a bridge to the sustainable future. It is increasingly recognized that the tourism sector can make a major contribution to the green economy through more sustainable practices, climate change mitigation and ecotourism. The role of tourism sector will continue to be crucial in the post-2015 sustainable development agenda too. However, there are ambiguities about how tourism and allied industries can maximize their contribution to human well-being and ensure environmentally sustainability, embracing issues of political economy, geography and business ethics. In this context, this book provides consensus about what the green economy entails, what role tourism can play in a green economy, early responses from many countries, on-going and emerging research initiatives that will enable tourism’s transition to a green economy. The chapters address three key themes: understanding the Green Economy concept and the role of tourism; responses and initiatives in greening tourism; and emerging techniques and research implications. A wide range of case studies from around the world and in different contexts is included to demonstrate the extent of the challenge and range of opportunities for the tourism industry.

Author : Nadine Smith,Anna Halton,Janet R Strachan
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849291279

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Transitioning to a Green Economy by Nadine Smith,Anna Halton,Janet R Strachan Pdf

While the term ‘green economy’ has been widely used at the international level, very little information exists about what the concept looks like in practice. What are the policies required? What are the challenges of implementation at national level? This book contains case studies from eight small states who have committed publicly to greening their economies: Botswana, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Nauru, Samoa and Seychelles. It provides insights into the success of various initiatives and highlights how small states themselves are making practical progress on a green economy approach.

Author : Adrian C. Newton,Elena Cantarello
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781134654451

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An Introduction to the Green Economy by Adrian C. Newton,Elena Cantarello Pdf

The green economy is widely seen as a potential solution to current global economic and environmental crises, and a potential mechanism by which sustainable development might be achieved in practice. Considerable investments are now being made into the development of green technology, renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, resource efficiency, recycling of materials and green infrastructure. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the green economy, using a strongly interdisciplinary approach based on environmental science, rather than treating it as a sub-set of economics. The scientific principles of sustainability are presented, which provide the foundations of the green economy, with a particular focus on systems-based approaches. Examples of real-world case studies are used to illustrate how the green economy can be achieved in practice. In this way, the authors provide a thorough overview of both the principles and practice of the green economy, drawing from a wide range of disciplines including ecology, geography, social science, psychology, sustainability science, environmental science, law and economics. The emphasis is on presenting results of the latest research, derived from leading scientific journals. Rather than focusing on a single definition of what constitutes a ‘green economy’, the book introduces readers to the diversity of opinion that exists, and engages them in what is an active, on-going debate. This reflects the fact that many aspects of the green economy, and sustainable development more generally, are currently contested. In particular, the book will help readers to strengthen their ability to critically evaluate the evidence for and against the views presented, and to actively contribute to the future development of the green economy.

Author : Miguel Mendonça,David Jacobs,Benjamin K. Sovacool
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781844078578

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Powering the Green Economy by Miguel Mendonça,David Jacobs,Benjamin K. Sovacool Pdf

First Published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:30000009275946

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Job Corps, Green Jobs Integrating Career Technical Training Into the "Green" Economy, Curriculum and Activity Guide- Module 3, September 2010 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Walter Leal Filho,Diana-Mihaela Pociovalisteanu,Abul Quasem Al-Amin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319450810

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Sustainable Economic Development by Walter Leal Filho,Diana-Mihaela Pociovalisteanu,Abul Quasem Al-Amin Pdf

This book introduces the influence and impacts of green economy and green growth on sustainable economic development. Combining empirical and theoretical information, it provides detailed descriptions of state-of-the-art approaches, methods and initiatives from around the globe that illustrate green policies and demonstrate how green growth can be implemented on an international scale. It also includes analyses of specific issues, such as public policies and sustainable development plans that influence industry and increase trade in environmental goods and services – the way to a greener economy, green tourism, green agriculture, green learning and green equilibrium in modern society. Matters such as green procurement, environmentally oriented implementation strategies, and the importance of employee skills in the development of a sustainable future workforce are described, as well as a selection of tools that can be used to foster sustainable growth, green economies and green growth. The book also offers a timely contribution to the dissemination of approaches and methods that improve the way we perceive and utilize natural resources and the technologies designed to protect them. Puts forward new ideas for creating a more sustainable future.

Author : Jenny M. Fairbrass,Nicholas Vasilakos
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108490436

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Emerging Governance of a Green Economy by Jenny M. Fairbrass,Nicholas Vasilakos Pdf

A review of the governance measures being trialled to reduce adverse human impacts on the environment in the European region.

Author : Adrian C. Newton,Elena Cantarello
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781134654529

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An Introduction to the Green Economy by Adrian C. Newton,Elena Cantarello Pdf

The green economy is widely seen as a potential solution to current global economic and environmental crises, and a potential mechanism by which sustainable development might be achieved in practice. Considerable investments are now being made into the development of green technology, renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, resource efficiency, recycling of materials and green infrastructure. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the green economy, using a strongly interdisciplinary approach based on environmental science, rather than treating it as a sub-set of economics. The scientific principles of sustainability are presented, which provide the foundations of the green economy, with a particular focus on systems-based approaches. Examples of real-world case studies are used to illustrate how the green economy can be achieved in practice. In this way, the authors provide a thorough overview of both the principles and practice of the green economy, drawing from a wide range of disciplines including ecology, geography, social science, psychology, sustainability science, environmental science, law and economics. The emphasis is on presenting results of the latest research, derived from leading scientific journals. Rather than focusing on a single definition of what constitutes a ‘green economy’, the book introduces readers to the diversity of opinion that exists, and engages them in what is an active, on-going debate. This reflects the fact that many aspects of the green economy, and sustainable development more generally, are currently contested. In particular, the book will help readers to strengthen their ability to critically evaluate the evidence for and against the views presented, and to actively contribute to the future development of the green economy.

Author : Per Espen Stoknes
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780262543859

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Tomorrow's Economy by Per Espen Stoknes Pdf

How we can achieve healthy growth--more regenerative than destructive, restoring equity rather than exacerbating inequalities. In Tomorrow's Economy, Per Espen Stoknes reframes the hot-button issue of economic growth. Going beyond the usual dialectic of pro-growth versus anti-growth, Stoknes calls for healthy growth. Healthy economic growth is more regenerative than destructive, repairs problems rather than greenwashing them, and restores equity rather than exacerbating global inequalities. Stoknes--a psychologist, economist, climate strategy researcher, and green-tech entrepreneur--argues that we have the tools to achieve healthy growth, but our success depends on transformations in government practices and individual behavior. Stoknes provides a compass to guide us toward the mindset, mechanisms, and possibilities of healthy growth.