Transparancy and standards for ecologically important commodities and products
Green economy is the term used to describe an environmentally-friendly method of resource
economic activity. This method takes into account the scarcity of limited resources and the
regeneration capacity of renewable resources, increases resource efficiency and thus improves
the performance of the economy and general welfare.
The second part of the report shows that pressure on natural resources is expected to rise in
step with economic and demographic growth in Switzerland and around the world. According
to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), serious long-term
consequences can be avoided if global resource consumption becomes four to ten times
more efficient by 2050.
The diagram of the green economy implementation approach shows that existing policies
(energy, climate, spatial planning) already contribute a great deal to reducing environmental
impacts, but resource efficiency must be significantly improved, especially when it comes to
the use of raw materials and consumer products.
Supporting document(s)
switzerland_green_economy_reportandactionplan.pdf
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