Unlocking the green economy

The concept of the green economy has been at the forefront of sustainability conversations for well over a decade. It refers to an economic system that results in improved human well-being and social equity, while minimising environmental impacts and ecological scarcities. This article is part of a...

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Published in:Civil Engineering : Magazine of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering 2023-08, Vol.31 (7), p.26-27
Main Author: Bova, Christopher
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Civil engineering
Cost control
Economic systems
Economics
Energy consumption
Environmental impact
Fossil fuels
Funding
Global economy
Green economy
Infrastructure
Labor market
Local government
Renewable resources
Rural areas
Sustainability
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Summary:The concept of the green economy has been at the forefront of sustainability conversations for well over a decade. It refers to an economic system that results in improved human well-being and social equity, while minimising environmental impacts and ecological scarcities. This article is part of a series reporting on research commissioned by the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA).
ISSN:1021-2000
DOI:10.10520/ejc-civeng_v31_n7_a12