Sustainable Economic Development

This book introduces the influence and impacts of green economy and green growth on sustainable economic development. Combining empirical and theoretical information, it provides detailed descriptions of state-of-the-art approaches, methods and initiatives from around the globe that illustrate green policies and demonstrate how green growth can be implemented on an international scale. It also includes analyses of specific issues, such as public policies and sustainable development plans that influence industry and increase trade in environmental goods and services the way to a greener economy, green tourism, green agriculture, green learning and green equilibrium in modern society. Matters such as green procurement, environmentally oriented implementation strategies, and the importance of employee skills in the development of a sustainable future workforce are described, as well as a selection of tools that can be used to foster sustainable growth, green economies and green growth.

The book also offers a timely contribution to the dissemination of approaches and methods that improve the way we perceive and utilize natural resources and the technologies designed to protect them. Puts forward new ideas for creating a more sustainable future.

Addresses a highly topical theme: green economy and green growth Presents contributions from a wide range of international authors Provides a strong interdisciplinary focus of interest to a wide academic audience Outlines best practices in the field of green economy Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Industrial Symbiosis An Innovative Tool for Promoting Green Growth.- Socio Economy Impact in Relation to Waste Prevention.- Ways of Fostering Green Economy and Green Growth.- The Relevance of Cultural Diversity in Ethical and Green Finance.- Green Agriculture in Hungary The Factors of Competitiveness in Organic arming.- Why Sustainable Consumption is Not in Practice? A Developing Country Perspective.