6 Questions
What percentage of greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 came from Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses (AFOLU)?
24%
What is the aim of a green economy according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?
To improve human well-being and social equity while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities
Which countries are mentioned as fore-runners in the implementation of green economy initiatives over the last decade in the text?
South Korea, China and the European Union
Which sector contributed the most to greenhouse gas emissions in 2010?
Electricity production
What is the main reason for the increase in greenhouse gas emissions over the last four decades?
Conventional economic growth models
Which country has incorporated green economy strategies into its national agendas?
Ghana
Study Notes
Green Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- In 2010, Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses (AFOLU) accounted for 25% of greenhouse gas emissions.
- The aim of a green economy, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), is to improve human well-being and social equity while reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities.
Leading Countries in Green Economy Initiatives
- Countries that have been at the forefront of implementing green economy initiatives over the last decade include Costa Rica, Denmark, and Norway.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector
- In 2010, the energy sector contributed the most to greenhouse gas emissions.
Increase in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- The main reason for the increase in greenhouse gas emissions over the last four decades is the growing demand for energy.
National Adoption of Green Economy Strategies
- South Korea has incorporated green economy strategies into its national agendas.
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