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The residential solar water heaters (SWH) market in Lebanon in 2011: how can sound governmental policies boost a green economy
Global Environment Facility, 2012Using the example of the Lebanese Ministry of Energy and Water’s (MEW) support for the residental solar water heating (SWH) market, this report highlights how sound governmental policies can boost a green economy.DocumentGreen growth unravelled: how rebound effects baffle sustainability targets when the economy keeps growing
Heinrich Boell Foundation, 2012The concept of green growth rests on the idea of an efficiency revolution: green and climate-friendly innovations, huge investments to restructure the industrial, building and transport sectors, and a boost for using resources and energy more productively and efficiently.DocumentGreenhouse gas market 2012: new markets, new mechanisms, new opportunities
International Emissions Trading Association, 2012This annual flagship publication by the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) provides a comprehensive guide to the latest developments in global carbon markets, bringing together market specialists in a series of expert contributions. The report notes that global carbon markets have continued to grow in 2012 despite difficulties in core markets in the European Union.DocumentKey indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2012 (43rd edition)
Asian Development Bank, 2012This publication includes the latest available economic, financial, social and environmental indicators for the 48 regional members of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It aims to present the latest key statistics on development issues concerning the economies of Asia and the Pacific to a wide audience. Part I of this issue is a special chapter on green urbanisation in Asia.DocumentA guidebook to the green economy, issue 1: green economy, green growth, and low-carbon development – history, definitions and a guide to recent publications
Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, 2012Green economy has been proposed as a means for catalysing national policy development and international cooperation to respond to climate change related crises and support sustainable development. The concept has received significant international attention over the past few years, which has resulted in a rapidly expanding literature on the topic.DocumentFuture perfect
Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, 2012This United Nations flagship publication launched at the Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development in June 2012 aims to raise awareness on sustainability and green growth. The objective is to show renewed political commitment for sustainable development, while assessing progress to date.DocumentGlobal Transition 2012: challenge papers
Global Transition 2012, 2012These eleven challenge papers by the Global Transition 2012 initiative aim to provide a clear perspective on the priority areas for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20. Topics discussed in the papers include the green economy, global inequality, the blue economy and green jobs and skills. The first paper in the series focuses on the green economy.OrganisationGlobal Transition 2012
The Global Transition 2012 is an international network that aims to catalyse a global transition by building a community of civil society organisations across the globe to promote and deliver a rapidDocumentFrom Rio to Rio: a 20-year journey to green the world’s economies
Global Environmental Facility Evaluation Office, 2012This publication provides an analysis of the 20 year history of the Global Environment Facility (GEF).DocumentOne planet - one future: equity and resilience for sustainable development
CARE International, 2012This report by CARE highlights the need for Rio+20 to deliver on sustainable development solutions with equity and resilience as central pillars.Pages