Economic Growth vs. Green Economy Insights
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Essay topic:After showing that economic growth threatens the
sustainable development, you will explain how the latter is encouraged by a
green economy, relying on your knowledge and the attached documents
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Economic growth and sustainable development are at the heart of the debates.
policies at the national and global levels. Economic growth and
the sustainable increase of created wealth while sustainable development is a way
organization of society to respond as efficiently as possible to the needs of
present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
How does economic growth threaten sustainable development and
How is it favored by green growth?
To address this issue, we must show in the first part that the
economic growth threatens sustainable development and in a second part that this
the last is favored by green growth
Economic growth is synonymous with an improvement in performance.
Economic is a threat to sustainable development. On one hand, growth
economic growth is accompanied by a worsening of various inequalities such as inequality in
income that affects a large part of the population dividing society between rich and poor
because growth does not benefit, then there are inequalities in employment that show that the
growth is not job-creating but also destructive of jobs. Here, we find that
some are more vulnerable to unemployment and a problem of employability than others
unqualified people. Also, the world today is divided into two groups: rich countries
and poor countries. Even between regions, there are inequalities that arise from disparities.
of standard of living. Also, today’s woman faces significant discrimination which
develop the differences between men and women. These inequalities oppose the objectives of
sustainable development which is the reduction of inequalities.
On the other hand, in most countries, growth has led to a significant degradation.
natural capital that is manifested by pollution, the depletion of natural resources,
global warming, as well as drought, deforestation, etc. this is opposed to a
sustainable development goal which is the safeguarding of the environment and preservation
the interests of future generations.
Therefore, growth appears as a threat to sustainability.
development.
But today, green growth presents itself as a solution to reconcile the
economic growth and sustainable development.
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Sustainable development is promoted by green growth. Indeed, this
green growth involves shifting towards more sustainable and respectful activities
of the environment.
It consists of the circular economy and the social and solidarity economy.
seeks to avoid or reduce environmental damage, reduce CO2 emissions
and pollution, orient production and consumption methods towards more sustainable practices
responsible for reducing pollutant emissions in natural environments.
First, the circular economy is based on the principle of the loop and constitutes a
alternative to the linear economy.
It consists of producing, then consuming, then recycling, then reusing, and producing what
helps to reduce resource waste and environmental impact. It thus guarantees
the well-being of the population and the creation of new income-generating activities,
revenues and added values. The circular economy thus seeks to strengthen the aspect
sustainable development ecological
But the social and solidarity economy is oriented towards the social and economic aspect of
sustainable development. It brings together companies looking to reconcile solidarity,
economic performance and social utility
It is a group of non-profit enterprises organized in the form of
cooperatives, mutuals and associations with economic, social and
ecological. It positively impacts the economy by supporting local employment and community ties.
social, the motivation of workers and workplace safety.
It is a tool for creating wealth and jobs. It aims to generate income.
taking into account social cohesion and environmental preservation.
Thus, the green economy, through its components, promotes sustainable development.
As a conclusion, economic growth threatens sustainable development that will be
favored by a green economy.
Can we affirm that the model of green growth is easy to apply everywhere?
country?