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Decoupling Natural Resource Use and Environmental Impacts from Economic Growth

URL:

http://www.gci.org.uk/Documents/Decoupling_Report_English.pdf

Abstract:

Explores resource and impact decoupling during a transition to a green economy. To enhance human welfare and sustain environmental resources, increase GDP and decrease environmental impact.

Author:

UNEP, International Resource Panel

Institution:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Year:

2012

Domains-Issue Area:

Consumption

Energy Use & Sources

Governance & Institutions

Trade & Finance

Dimensions-Problem/Solution:

Activities & Conditions

Sustainability Problems

Social/Economic/Political & Regulatory Solutions

International Responses and Global Accords

Region(s):

Global

Datatype(s):

Bibliographies & Reports