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Andrea M Bassi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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moving towards integrated policy formulation and evaluation the Green Economy model
Environmental and Climate Technologies, 2015Co-Authors: Andrea M BassiAbstract:CITATION: Bassi, A. 2016. Moving towards integrated policy formulation and evaluation : the Green Economy model. Environmental and Climate Technologies, 16(1):5-19, doi:10.1515/rtuect-2015-0009.
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modelling the transition towards a Green Economy in south africa
Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2014Co-Authors: Josephine Kaviti Musango, Alan C Brent, Andrea M BassiAbstract:This paper presents the results of an analysis carried out using an integrated system dynamics model customised to South Africa, which was developed to study the contribution of technology policies to a Green Economy transition in South Africa. Two business-as-usual scenarios (BAU1 and BAU2) and two Green Economy scenarios (GE2% and GETS) were simulated. The results show that Green Economy interventions impact positively on the main indicators selected across sectors: reducing emissions, lowering the dependence on fossil fuels, particularly for the power sector, and contributing to a more sustainable utilisation of natural resources. Further, it is determined that investments in low carbon development and ecosystem services management also yield a more resilient economic growth in the medium and longer terms.
Rosario Ferrara - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The smart city and the Green Economy in Europe: A critical approach
Energies, 2015Co-Authors: Rosario FerraraAbstract:It is shown in this article that the current European legislation makes the future progress of smart cities critically dependent on the advancement of the Green Economy and consequently on the further development of energy efficiency and of renewable energy sources. However, the lack of a clear legal framework capable of transforming the current pledges into binding rules at national level can jeopardize the establishment of a more direct and profitable link between the extensive European legislation on energy and environment, and the harmonious and efficient development of smart cities in Europe.
Jingxu Zhao - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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city Green Economy evaluation empirical evidence from 15 sub provincial cities in china
Sustainability, 2016Co-Authors: Baofeng Shi, Hufeng Yang, Jing Wang, Jingxu ZhaoAbstract:City Green Economy plays an important role in the development of low-carbon Economy and the achievement of sustainable development of Economy, society and ecological environment. From the perspective of Economy, society, environment and resources, the evaluation of the Green Economy in urban areas tends to offer us a new insight into the Green Economy of cities. This paper is about the creation of a novel urban Green Economy evaluation model and its application. First of all, we established a city Green Economy evaluation index system based on R cluster analysis and coefficient of variation. Secondly, based on the nonlinear weighted utilizing entropy weight method, a city Green Economy evaluation model is established based on inferior constraints. Thirdly, by comparing the differences between evaluation rankings under inferior constraints and non-inferior constraints, the advantageous factors and the disadvantageous ones in urban Green Economy development are obtained. The proposed model has been verified with the data on 15 sub-provincial cities in China. Empirical analysis results show that: (1) The proposed approach can accurately find out the advantageous and disadvantageous factors for each sub-provincial city; (2) In the evaluation of Green Economy development, the order of importance of the three criterion layers is X 1 Economy development > X 2 Social livelihood of the people > X 3 Resources and environment ; (3) Local governments should implement differential, reasonable policies in order to improve their Green Economy development. Moreover, our research is not only significant for developing Green Economy in China’s sub-provincial cities, but also serves as a reference for the development of Green Economy in other cities in the world.
Brett Dolter - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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energy economic and environmental discourses and their policy impact the case of ontario s Green energy and Green Economy act
Energy Policy, 2014Co-Authors: Mark Winfield, Brett DolterAbstract:Abstract This paper examines the debates around the Ontario׳s Green Energy and Green Economy Act (GEGEA) as an energy and economic development strategy through comparative public policy and discourse analysis approaches. The evidence regarding the economic impacts of the GEGEA is found to be almost entirely based on the results of economic modeling exercises. Critics and supporters of the legislation have arrived at very different conclusions through such exercises. These outcomes are similar to those seen in other jurisdictions pursuing renewable energy initiatives, such as Feed In Tariffs (FITs), renewables obligations and portfolio standards. A discourse analysis approach is employed to examine the reasons for the different conclusions being reached over the impacts of renewable energy initiatives. Differences in modeling approaches and assumptions are found to reflect differences in ideational perspectives on the part of the modelers with respect to the appropriate roles of markets and the state and the relationship between economic development and environmental sustainability in public policy. The paper concludes with suggestions regarding the gathering and availability of information regarding economic development in the renewable energy sector, and a discussion of potential ways to strengthen future efforts to understand the economic and environmental impact of renewable energy initiatives.
Gaylor Montmassonclair - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Green Economy policy framework and employment opportunity a south african case study
Social Science Research Network, 2012Co-Authors: Gaylor MontmassonclairAbstract:In 2012, South Africa remains faced with the triple developmental challenge of unemployment, poverty and inequality. In addition, the country’s current economic growth model is heavily resource and energy-intensive, aggravating pressures on the environment and the threat of climate change. The transition to a Green Economy, stemming from the concept of sustainable development, has been internationally recognised as a ground-breaking way forward, combining economic development, social welfare and environmental protection.South Africa is in a unique position to exploit the emergence of Green economic development in the world. The country’s renewable resources abundance (solar and wind predominantly) and biodiversity positions it to play a leading role in the Southern African region and in Africa. In addition, if supported by an enabling environment, Green sectors have the potential to foster South African growth and employment, as well as the shift to sustainable development.
