On the Road to Rio+20, Countries Accelerate Plans for Green Economy Transition

November 16, 2011
United Nations Environment Programme

Beijing - A new UN report demonstrates that governments and businesses alike are taking steps to accelerate a global shift towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient and socially inclusive green future.

From China to Barbados, Brazil to South Africa, countries are developing Green Economy strategies and activities to spur greater economic growth and jobs, environmental protection and equality.