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Delegates to UN forum stress key role of ‘green economy’ to sustainable development

24 February 2011
A transition to a low-carbon “green economy” is crucial for sustainable development, environment ministers from across the world stressed today, concluding the gathering of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Investing in 'green economy' can boost growth, reduce poverty – UN report

21 February 2011
Investing around $1.3 trillion – or two per cent of global gross domestic product (GDP) – into ten key sectors can kick-start a transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient 'green economy' that can also help reduce poverty, says a new United Nations report launched today.