Can a green recovery drive economic growth and social inclusion?
In short: Former Chilean environment minister Marcelo Mena discusses the economic potential of a zero-emission economy. This video explores how climate action can be integrated into national recovery plans to foster sustainable growth.
Marcelo Mena, Chile's former environment minister, aims to establish a zero-emission economy by 2050. He explores how the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping Chile's climate strategies and argues that a successful green recovery requires the combined efforts of political leaders and citizens.
The transition to green growth offers a pathway to make production and consumption more sustainable, potentially increasing quality of life while reducing climate impacts. This shift mirrors historical economic transitions, such as the move from planned to market economies in Europe and Central Asia during the post-communism era.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: The economic benefits of climate action | Marcelo Mena
- Also: Growing green : the economic benefits of climate action
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