Green Economy: Definition of Green Economy

Prior to the Global Greens Congress in Dakar, on 29 March 2012, ecologists around the world came together to think constructively about ‘a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication’.

The following definition was the consensus after long negotiations among experts:

i. Incorporates the true costs of increasingly scarce natural resources and recognises the value of common goods and services of nature.

ii. Adopts innovative technology and eco-efficient and low carbon practices;

iii. Commits to durable goods and the end of inbuilt obsolescence;

iv. Proposes new forms of organisation of solidary economy creating new bottom-up opportunities for all and investing in education;

v. Shifts from consumer-based economies to a focus on wellbeing, culture and healthier communities, with the full participation of civil society;

vi. Must be inclusive and reduce inequalities and poverty.

This outcome was achieved in the RIO+20 Forum.
We now have to spread the word and fill this definition and the remainder of the resolutions with stories, policies, connections and actions. It is up to us to create the world we want!