The green economy is an alternative vision for growth and development,which takes into account environmental sustainability,social equity,and economic viability.In this paper,we discuss the prospects and challenges of...The green economy is an alternative vision for growth and development,which takes into account environmental sustainability,social equity,and economic viability.In this paper,we discuss the prospects and challenges of building a green economy in developing nations.The main goals of the study are to determine the advantages of reorienting to a green economy,considering prospects for developing countries,reveal barriers that they face,and develop recommendations for overcoming these barriers.Objectives:To assess potential economic,environmental,and social benefits when developing countries adopt green economies;To establish major obstacles impeding transition to green economies in these regions;To provide viable strategies and policy recommendations that can be used to facilitate the shift from brown or informal resource-led economies to green ones.Prior Work:Much literature has captured the concept of a green economy and its importance in ensuring sustainable development.The results indicate that embracing green technology and practices can be highly cost-effective,especially on matters related to environmental conservation.There are also output-based advantages and job opportunities to be created in such sectors as renewable energy,sustainable agriculture,or even ecotourism.Green economy measures act as a tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions,which consecutively reduces biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation while also improving on-farm productivity.This paper contributes toward existing knowledge by specifically analyzing where the applicability of a green economy in developing countries lies.It provides a holistic view of what benefits and precise challenges such countries have.In putting forward workable strategies and policy prescriptions,this study would be of immense benefits to policy makers,businesses,and other stakeholders in their drive towards facilitating sustainable economic development.Longitudinal studies are needed to monitor the progress of green economy projects in developing countries over the years.Case studies showing successful transitions to a green economy by implication are a dire need at this point to share practical experiences and lessons learned.More so,research on how international cooperation as well as financial mechanisms can facilitate green economic growth in developing areas should also be encouraged.展开更多
文摘The green economy is an alternative vision for growth and development,which takes into account environmental sustainability,social equity,and economic viability.In this paper,we discuss the prospects and challenges of building a green economy in developing nations.The main goals of the study are to determine the advantages of reorienting to a green economy,considering prospects for developing countries,reveal barriers that they face,and develop recommendations for overcoming these barriers.Objectives:To assess potential economic,environmental,and social benefits when developing countries adopt green economies;To establish major obstacles impeding transition to green economies in these regions;To provide viable strategies and policy recommendations that can be used to facilitate the shift from brown or informal resource-led economies to green ones.Prior Work:Much literature has captured the concept of a green economy and its importance in ensuring sustainable development.The results indicate that embracing green technology and practices can be highly cost-effective,especially on matters related to environmental conservation.There are also output-based advantages and job opportunities to be created in such sectors as renewable energy,sustainable agriculture,or even ecotourism.Green economy measures act as a tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions,which consecutively reduces biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation while also improving on-farm productivity.This paper contributes toward existing knowledge by specifically analyzing where the applicability of a green economy in developing countries lies.It provides a holistic view of what benefits and precise challenges such countries have.In putting forward workable strategies and policy prescriptions,this study would be of immense benefits to policy makers,businesses,and other stakeholders in their drive towards facilitating sustainable economic development.Longitudinal studies are needed to monitor the progress of green economy projects in developing countries over the years.Case studies showing successful transitions to a green economy by implication are a dire need at this point to share practical experiences and lessons learned.More so,research on how international cooperation as well as financial mechanisms can facilitate green economic growth in developing areas should also be encouraged.