Climate@Sussex

Green Economy

Green economy in context of sustainable development and poverty eradication

Is it possible to create a green economy which is inclusive and socially just? How do we adequately address the effects of power relations, politics and the social dimensions of environmental problems? How might a green economy that respects cultural variety, regional diversity and democratic accountability be created? And in imagining, articulating and implementing such a green economy roadmap, how will the multitude of possible pathways to sustainability and potential contributions of marginalised communities feature?

New work at Sussex explores the new politics and economy of environment and nature.  This includes the complex politics and business models of accelerating the process of ‘de-carbonising’ the global economy.  With trade-offs about with the planet’s biodiversity also coming in to play as part of achieving a green economy, how might poor people, policy and business proceed? 

The controversial issue of ‘green grabbing’ – the appropriation of land and resources for environmental ends – is explored through exciting new work.  The vigorous debate on ‘land grabbing’ already highlights instances where ‘green’ credentials are called upon to justify appropriations of land for food or fuel – where large tracts of land are acquired not just for ‘more efficient farming’ or ‘food security’, but also to ‘alleviate pressure on forests’.

These are some of the contentious issues tackled by resources in this section about fostering a green economy in the context of sustainable development, poverty eradication and social justice.

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Resources

Film: Second Nature, Melissa Leach and James Fairhead

Film: The Carbon Con: Investigating the true cost of offsetting, Peter Newell.

Film: Carbon Markets: Trading with our future, Peter Newell.

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