lecture 4

Question 1

what is green economy?

Answer 1

improved human well being and social equity, while reducing environmental risks and egological scarcities.

Question 2

in green economy, growth in income and employment should be driven by public and private investements to?

Answer 2

1- reduce carbon emissions
2- reduce pollution
3- enhance energy
4- enhance resources efficiency
5- prevent loss of biodiversity

Question 3

green economy strategic pillars?

Answer 3

1- climate change
2- resource saving
3- circular economy
4- environmental and ecosytem protection
5- water conservation
6- natural disaster preventation

Question 4

why is green economy important?

Answer 4

1- promotes opportunities among poor people by increasing their access to clean and safe environment
2- promotes human security by preventing conflicts over access to land, food, water
3- promotes increased power and voice among the poor

Question 5

politics of green economy?

Answer 5

1- political desire: stronger involvenmet of economic and financial agencies
2- promoting green economy

Question 6

benefits of living in a green lifestyle?

Answer 6

1- reduced consumption
2- strengthing local communities
3- promoting energy efficient and sustainability built housing
4- create eco friendly labels
5- being guided in our purchasing by eco labels