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Government of Gibraltar Department of the Environment • • • • Food price crisis Energy/fuel crisis Financial crisis Climate crisis Economic growth = environmental degradation? • Continued environmental neglect • Global GDP more than doubled since the 80s yet 60% of world's ecosystems used unsustainably • Global economic growth in past 50 years accompanied by decline of natural capital ability to of ecosystems to sustain services • Huge regional imbalances What is the green economy? • Low carbon • Resource efficient • Includes everyone The UN Environment Programme defines the Green Economy as one that results in improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. Sectors of the green economy • • • • • • • • Renewable energy Materials & energy efficiency Green buildings Transport Agriculture Waste management Forests Water Low carbon cities Renewable energy sector • Need for the world to move to clean, green energy sources • Solar, wind, wave and tidal energy all offer potential solutions Marine Ocean Turbines are one of the most interesting developments in the renewable energy sector Wind energy development Micro-renewable energy generation Recycling sector • Increasing steadily in EU & US • Creates employment • More sustainable than landfill Natural resources sector Sustainable forest products Energy efficient devices Smart water/energy meters Water purification systems Eco-friendly products Public transport sector Thank you! Government of Gibraltar Department of the Environment
