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20 years after the historic Rio Earth Summit, the world is again coming together to define our path to the future at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development. Green Economy in the Context of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication was defined as one of the two overarching themes of the conference. But what exactly is a green economy? Can a green economy be the path to universal human well-being?
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2. Another article argues that without dedicated finance, the Rio+20 conference will fail to deliver on aspirations of transitioning to a green economy. It calls for ending fossil fuel subsidies and greening tax systems.
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WorldAffairs 2012: Navigating in a Shifting Global LandscapeWorld Affairs Council of Northern California
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Rachel Kyte is the Vice President of Sustainable Development at the World Bank. She has over 20 years of experience working in civil society, non-profits, and international organizations on issues related to the environment, women's rights, and sustainable development. She believes Rio+20 is an opportunity to promote more inclusive and environmentally sustainable economic growth models. The World Bank's vision is for economic growth to become more efficient and supportive of natural systems over the next 20 years. Key actions include valuing ecosystem services, addressing inequities, removing inefficient subsidies, and building resilience against climate change impacts. Even without global consensus, coalitions can take action to advance sustainable development goals.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO KEY DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES
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