{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"organization":["Green Economy Coalition"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":156,"relation":"eq"},"page":5,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?organization=green-economy-coalition&page=5","next":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?organization=green-economy-coalition&page=6","stability":"beta","ai_marking":{"digital_source_type":{"uri":"http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia","name":"Created using Generative AI"},"notice":"Summary and key insights are generated using artificial intelligence."},"results":[{"id":"geconco-000064","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/geconco-000064","title":"2019 Country Posters","publisher":{"name":"Green Economy Coalition","organization":"green-economy-coalition"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2019","source_url":"https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/assets/reports/Cape-Town-Global-Meet-2019/Caribbean-Country-Posters-GM2019-FINAL-PRINT.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document describes the Caribbean's approach to a green economy, defined by the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) as aiming for long-term prosperity through equitable benefit distribution and ecological management. It highlights the increasing importance of resilience following the 2017 hurricanes and the emerging, though still conceptually unclear, 'blue economy' framework promoted by international actors. Key sectoral efforts focus on renewable energy (solar, geothermal, and wind) and greening the tourism industry. The text details various multi-stakeholder and intergovernmental initiatives, including the Caribbean Green Economy Action Learning Group, the Santa Cruz Declaration on Local Green Enterprises, and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States' (OECS) commitment to a strategic action plan for an inclusive green economy. 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The group also reviewed the structure of an upcoming global meeting centered on the question 'how does everyone get a stake?' and noted plans for a global SME plan and a Partner Growth strategy to be developed by September 2018.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000160#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The Steering Group unanimously approved the application for membership from the Organization of American States (OAS) secretariat, noting the organization's history of supporting GEC events and its focus on cooperation in economic, social, and cultural development.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000160#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Regarding the 'Measure what matters' (MWM) initiative, which seeks different ways of measuring success for green and fair economies, the Steering Group suggested that GEC should inform entities related to Wealth Accounting, Capitals, and SDGs using 'bottom-up' or 'geographically diverse' realities from national dialogues and hubs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000160#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The GEC is preparing a global meeting with the overarching theme 'how does everyone get a stake?' The Steering Group advised careful session planning to balance the breadth of the agenda and suggested the event clarify the role of GEC and the use of tools like barometers for advocacy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000160#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The GEC identified several strategic actions for development by September 2018, including the publication of a principles concept, the proposal of a global SME plan, and a Partner Growth strategy, with a preference for using GEC hubs as the primary growth and institutional development strategy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000160#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["green economy","natural capital","Sustainable Development Goals"],"geography_discussed":["London","United Kingdom"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["governance","strategic planning"]},{"id":"geconco-000138","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/geconco-000138","title":"Towards a Green and Inclusive India","publisher":{"name":"Green Economy Coalition","organization":"green-economy-coalition"},"document_type":"statement","language":"en","date_published":"2018-05-03","source_url":"https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/news-and-resources/towards-a-green-and-inclusive-india","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The text advocates for a transition to a green and inclusive economy in India, moving beyond niche discourse to a fundamental industrial model. It highlights the importance of decoupling economic growth from resource use and calls for greater engagement from the Indian government and civil society to achieve sustainable development goals.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000138#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Despite some positive trends in business practices and government policy, the transition to a green economy in India is still considered a niche discourse rather than a fundamental industrial model.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000138#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Alternative economic models, specifically the green and circular economies, aim to replace the linear 'take, make and dispose' industrial model by decoupling economic growth from resource consumption and improving inclusivity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000138#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Civil society groups are tasked with disseminating green economy principles and changing consumer attitudes, while businesses must use these models to hedge against price volatility and resource scarcity while considering social impacts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000138#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Green Economy Coalition and Development Alternatives launched a campaign for World Environment Day 2018 based on natural resource resilience, green livelihoods, and converting waste to wealth.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000138#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["green economy","circular economy","sustainable development","resource efficiency","waste management"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy analysis","advocacy"]},{"id":"geconco-000109","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/geconco-000109","title":"МОНГОЛ УЛС НОГООН ЭДИЙН ЗАСГИЙН БАРОМЕТР 2018","publisher":{"name":"Green Economy Coalition","organization":"green-economy-coalition"},"document_type":"report","language":"ru","date_published":"2018-05","source_url":"https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/assets/reports/Barometers-2018/Mongolia-Barometer-2018-MNG-Web-FINAL.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 2018 Green Economy Barometer for Mongolia highlights a significant gap between the country's international commitments and domestic implementation. While Mongolia has adopted the Green Development Policy and the Sustainable Development Vision 2030, it ranked 79th out of 80 countries in the 2016 Global Green Economy Index. The report identifies severe environmental challenges, including air pollution in Ulaanbaatar, desertification affecting 77.8% of the territory, and water scarcity. Economically, the report argues that investing 4% of GDP annually into green development could reduce poverty to 10% and unemployment by 2% by 2030. Current green employment accounts for 9.9% of total jobs. Financial needs for energy efficiency, renewables, and pollution control are estimated at over 11 billion USD, though green financing remains limited.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000109#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Investing 4% of GDP annually into green development until 2030 is projected to result in a poverty level of 10% (down from 21.6% in 2014), a 2% reduction in unemployment, and a 17.2% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions per unit of GDP.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000109#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Mongolia's performance in the 2016 Global Green Economy Index was very low, ranking 79th out of 80 countries, reflecting a gap between policy promises and actual implementation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000109#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Severe environmental degradation is evident, with 77.8% of the country affected by desertification and Ulaanbaatar experiencing PM2.5 levels averaging 75, which exceeds WHO air quality standards.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000109#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Green jobs accounted for 9.9% of total employment in Mongolia as of the second quarter of 2016, totaling 112.3 thousand positions, with the highest concentration in education (30.3%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000109#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The financial requirement for national projects in energy efficiency, renewable energy, construction, waste, and transport is estimated at 7 billion USD, with an additional 4.3 billion USD needed to combat air and soil pollution.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000109#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Mongolia's renewable energy currently provides 7% of its total energy, with a target to increase this to 30% under the Sustainable Development Vision 2030.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000109#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["green economy","renewable energy","sustainable finance","air pollution","desertification","green job","greenhouse gas emissions","Sustainable Development Goals","energy efficiency","climate change"],"geography_discussed":["Ulaanbaatar","Orkhon Province"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy assessment","economic modeling","environmental analysis"]},{"id":"geconco-000111","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/geconco-000111","title":"The Green Economy Barometer 2018 Mongolia","publisher":{"name":"Green Economy Coalition","organization":"green-economy-coalition"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2018-05","source_url":"https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/assets/reports/Barometers-2018/Mongolia-GE-Barometer-2018-Final-WEB.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 2018 Green Economy Barometer for Mongolia highlights a significant gap between the country's legislative commitments and actual implementation. 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Current challenges include severe air pollution in Ulaanbaatar, land degradation affecting 77.8% of land, and a precarious economic dependence on volatile mineral exports.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000111#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Investing 4% of GDP in green development is projected to result in a 5.23% increase in employment by 2030, a reduction of the poverty rate to 10% (from 21.6% in 2014), and a 17% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per unit of GDP.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000111#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Mongolia's performance in the 2016 Global Green Economy Index was very low, ranking 79th out of 80 countries, indicating a disconnect between official government narratives and tangible implementation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000111#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Ulaanbaatar faces severe air pollution, with PM 2.5 levels averaging 75, which is substantially higher than WHO standards; this is largely driven by the burning of coal and waste in ger districts due to a lack of central heating and infrastructure.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000111#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Environmental degradation is widespread, with a desertification atlas from the Ministry of Environment and Green Development showing that 77.8% of land has been affected by desertification to some degree.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000111#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Mongolian financial sector shows limited support for the green transition, though some progress exists, such as the Green Climate Fund transferring USD 20 million to XacBank for low-carbon SME initiatives and the establishment of the Mongolian Green Climate Fund.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000111#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"As of the second quarter of 2016, there were 112,300 green jobs in Mongolia, representing 9.9% of all jobs, with the highest concentration in education (30.3%) and manufacturing (15.9%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000111#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Mongolia's progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals is close to the East and South Asian regional average, but 8 of the 17 goals are classified as 'red' priorities, specifically SDGs 2 (zero hunger), 7 (affordable and clean energy), and 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000111#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["green economy","climate finance","green job","air pollution","desertification","water scarcity","renewable energy","Sustainable Development Goals","greenhouse gas emissions","economic diversity","land degradation"],"geography_discussed":["Ulaanbaatar","Orkhon Province","Gobi Desert"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["economic modelling","policy assessment","indicator analysis"]},{"id":"geconco-000131","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/geconco-000131","title":"Uganda Green Economy Barometer 2018","publisher":{"name":"Green Economy Coalition","organization":"green-economy-coalition"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2018-03","source_url":"https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/assets/reports/Barometers-2018/Uganda-Barometer-2018-Full-Final-WEB.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Uganda Green Economy Barometer 2018 argues that while Uganda has a conducive policy environment and significant natural capital, the transition to a green economy is hindered by poor policy implementation, high initial costs, and a financing gap. 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While electric vehicle sales grew 42% in 2016 and lithium-ion battery prices fell 75% since 2011, fossil fuels (oil, gas, and coal) continued to provide approximately 86% of the world's energy. The report notes a disconnect between high-level geopolitical commitments and 'on the ground' realities, where rural economies and smallholder farmers lack investment, and automation threatens low-skilled workers. While countries like Peru, Uganda, the UK, and India have introduced green growth strategies or targets, the report warns that nature protections are being dismantled in some regions, such as India and South Africa.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000049#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Green technology markets are expanding rapidly, evidenced by a 42% increase in electric vehicle sales in 2016 compared to 2015, and a 75% reduction in lithium-ion battery prices since 2011.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000049#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite the growth of green markets, the 'brown economy' remains dominant, with oil, gas, and coal accounting for approximately 86% of global energy, a proportion that has remained largely stable for 25 years.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000049#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant investment gap where 'bankable' green projects prioritize urban centers, large renewables, and transport, leaving rural economies and smallholder farmers without sufficient funding.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000049#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["green economy","electric vehicle","energy storage","fossil fuel","renewable energy","biodiversity"],"geography_discussed":["France","New Zealand","People's Republic of China","Peru","Uganda","United Kingdom","India","South Africa"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["trend analysis"]},{"id":"geconco-000067","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/geconco-000067","title":"EASTERN CARIBBEAN GREEN ECONOMY BAROMETER 2018","publisher":{"name":"Green Economy Coalition","organization":"green-economy-coalition"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2018","source_url":"https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/assets/reports/Barometers-2018/East-Caribbean-GE-Barometer-2018-WEB.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 2018 Eastern Caribbean Green Economy Barometer evaluates the transition to a green economy (GE) in the OECS, concluding that progress is \"below average.\" While member governments generally acknowledge the GE concept, the report finds that definitions remain narrow, often lacking focus on equity and inclusion. Key barriers include a lack of structured fiscal policies, the absence of finance ministries in GE dialogues, and a failure to integrate natural capital valuation into national policies. Despite these gaps, the report identifies \"green shoots\" such as renewable energy commitments in Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Lucia, as well as the Caribbean Regional Oceanscape Project (CROP).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000067#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The overall progress of the transition to a green and fair economy in the Eastern Caribbean is rated as below average, characterized by narrow definitions of GE that typically ignore equity and inclusion.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000067#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant lack of natural capital valuation and a dearth of policies that value ecological systems and biodiversity across the OECS.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000067#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Progress in greening priority economic sectors is uneven; while there are renewable energy investments, the region still relies disproportionately on fossil fuels.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000067#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Specific renewable energy targets have been set by some members: Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda aim for over 50% renewable power in 5-10 years, and Saint Lucia committed to a 35% threshold by 2020.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000067#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The green finance landscape in the OECS is disjointed, lacking structured fiscal policies to support the GE transition and suffering from low public awareness.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000067#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A critical gap in GE governance is the absence of Ministries of Finance and Planning from the transition dialogue, which limits the mainstreaming of GE into national economic planning.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000067#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is very little evidence of a socially inclusive approach to the GE transition, with few public stances or efforts to promote equality and access to green jobs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000067#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["green economy","renewable energy","blue economy","climate resilience","sustainable finance","Low carbon development","waste management","ecotourism","sustainable agriculture","climate change","social inclusion","geothermal energy"],"geography_discussed":["Antigua and Barbuda","Dominica","Grenada","Saint Kitts and Nevis","Saint Lucia","Saint Vincent and the Grenadines","Anguilla","British Virgin Islands","Martinique","Montserrat"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy assessment","regional barometer"]},{"id":"geconco-000103","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/geconco-000103","title":"INDIA GREEN ECONOMY BAROMETER 2018","publisher":{"name":"Green Economy Coalition","organization":"green-economy-coalition"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2018","source_url":"https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/assets/reports/Barometers-2018/India-Barometer-2018-Full-November-Draft.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The India Green Economy Barometer 2018 finds that while India has high potential for a green transition and has made significant strides in renewable energy and social inclusion, the overall progress is slow and insufficient. The report identifies key blockages, including the perception that environmental protection hinders economic growth and a lack of mature green financial markets. It highlights successes in solar capacity expansion and corporate social responsibility but warns that a 'business-as-usual' approach threatens long-term wellbeing due to natural resource overuse and rising inequality.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000103#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"India's overall performance in the green economy transition is low; in 2016, it ranked 68 out of 80 countries in the Global Green Economy Index (GGEI), performing particularly poorly in the Environment Dimension, Leadership and Climate Change, and Efficiency Sectors, though it ranked near the top twenty in Markets & Investment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000103#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The transition is hindered by several systemic barriers, most notably the prevailing belief among policymakers and businesses that environmental protection comes at the expense of economic development, alongside the view that green technology is not cost-competitive or reliable.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000103#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"India has seen rapid growth in renewable energy, specifically expanding its solar capacity from 2.6 GW in 2014 to 20.0 GW by January 2018, with over USD 42 billion invested in the renewable energy sector since 2014.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000103#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"India is a global leader in mandated corporate social responsibility, being the first country to legally require a 2 per cent CSR spend for companies meeting specific profit, net worth, or turnover thresholds; companies spent over INR 250 Billion on CSR in 2015.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000103#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The construction sector is highly resource-intensive, accounting for 30% of India's electricity consumption, though there is a trend toward green buildings and increased fly ash utilization, which rose from 13% in 1999 to 57% in 2014.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000103#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Economic tools to internalize environmental externalities are in early stages, though some progress exists, such as the Clean Environment Cess on coal production, which generated over INR 530 billion since 2010, and the use of compensatory afforestation under the Forest Act 1980.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000103#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social inequality remains a critical challenge for a 'fair' green economy; as of 2015, the top 0.1% of the population captured a higher share of growth than the bottom 50%, and 96% of the adult population held wealth below USD 10,000.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000103#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["green economy","renewable energy","solar energy","climate finance","climate bond","Sustainable Development Goals","green building","organic agriculture","carbon tax","natural capital","energy efficiency","electric vehicle","climate justice","ecosystem service"],"geography_discussed":["Goa","Sikkim","Tamil Nadu","Himachal Pradesh","Delhi","Mumbai"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy assessment","economic analysis","sectoral review"]},{"id":"geconco-000117","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/geconco-000117","title":"PERU GREEN ECONOMY BAROMETER 2018","publisher":{"name":"Green Economy Coalition","organization":"green-economy-coalition"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2018","source_url":"https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/assets/reports/Barometers-2018/Peru-GE-Barometer-2018-Final-WEB.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Peru Green Economy Barometer 2018 evaluates the country's shift toward sustainability, noting a tension between optimistic private and civil society initiatives and a fragmented overall transition. 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The report emphasizes that for the transition to scale, Peru must improve the dissemination of green financial instruments, promote transversal sectoral actions, and ensure the inclusion of vulnerable and indigenous populations in the green market.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000117#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Peru's traditional 'brown' economic model is failing, but a green alternative is emerging through fragmented initiatives from the private sector, civil society, and government, which the report suggests will reach a critical mass within five years.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000117#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Peruvian government is promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by excluding gas, electric, and new hybrid cars from the excise tax (ISC) and increasing the tax rate for new diesel vehicles from 10% to 20%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000117#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While hydropower (57%) and natural gas (40%) dominate electricity production, non-conventional renewable energy (RER) such as solar and wind currently represents less than 3% of total generation, with a national goal to reach 15% by 2030.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000117#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Peru became the first country in Latin America to approve a Framework Law on Climate Change on April 17, 2018, which establishes obligations for adaptation and mitigation and integrates Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) into sector planning.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000117#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a critical need to better value natural capital to prevent resource exploitation from overriding ecosystem services, as evidenced by the case of the Rainbow Mountain where public opposition led a mining company to surrender its rights.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000117#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Indigenous knowledge and traditional designs, such as the Kené of the Shipibo-Konibo community, are emerging as valuable economic assets, though the report notes that mechanisms to protect this collective knowledge and ensure fair partnerships with companies remain weak.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000117#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Financial instruments for the green economy exist—including green bonds, fintech, and innovation grants—but their adoption remains limited due to a lack of information and a tendency toward fragmentation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000117#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["green economy","renewable energy","solar energy","wind power","electric vehicle","climate policy","natural capital","ecosystem service","climate finance","climate bond","traditional knowledge","deforestation","Nationally Determined Contributions"],"geography_discussed":["Lima","Cusco Department","Amazon rainforest","Áncash Department","Ica Department","Moquegua Department"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy assessment","case study"]},{"id":"geconco-000122","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/geconco-000122","title":"SENEGAL GREEN ECONOMY BAROMETER 2018","publisher":{"name":"Green Economy Coalition","organization":"green-economy-coalition"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2018","source_url":"https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/assets/reports/Barometers-2018/Senegal-GE-Barometer-2018-Final-WEB.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Senegal Green Economy Barometer 2018 examines the country's shift toward a green economy, highlighting the tension between steady GDP growth (over 6.5% since 2015) and rising absolute poverty. It identifies key sectors for greening—specifically agriculture, energy, and SMEs—and evaluates the government's efforts to integrate environmental norms into the Emerging Senegal Plan (PSE) 2035. The report emphasizes that for the transition to be successful, it must address social inequalities and provide financial incentives for the private sector to adopt sustainable practices.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000122#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Senegal has experienced steady economic growth, with GDP increasing by over 6.5% annually since 2015, driven by agriculture, tourism, and public investment via the Emerging Senegal Plan (PSE) running until 2035. However, this growth has not kept pace with demographic increases, leading the number of people considered 'poor' to rise from 5.7 to 6.3 million.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000122#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The agricultural sector is highly vulnerable to climate change and desertification, with 75% of the population depending on rainfed agriculture. In northern Senegal, desertification has already caused a loss of fertile land equivalent to 5% of agricultural production, and future yields are predicted to drop by 5% to 25%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000122#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Senegal is expanding its renewable energy capacity through significant solar investments, including the Senergy 2 plant in Malicounda (20 MW) and a 30 MW plant in Santhiou Mékhé, which is described as the largest of its kind in West Africa.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000122#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are critical for job creation but face significant barriers, including high energy costs, low capitalization, and a heavy concentration of industry in the Dakar region (90%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000122#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The government has implemented financial mechanisms to support the transition, such as the SUNREF project for energy efficiency and renewable energy, and funds like FONGIP, FONSIS, and BNDE, though the report notes that funding criteria need to be updated to explicitly include green economy references.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000122#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To ensure a 'fair' transition, the government launched a $5 million joint programme with the UNDP in 2016 (Pacev) aiming to create 100,000 green jobs in agriculture, industry, and services to reduce unemployment among women and youth.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000122#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["green economy","renewable energy","solar energy","climate change","desertification","sustainable agriculture","green job","natural capital","biodiversity conservation","energy efficiency","climate finance"],"geography_discussed":["Dakar","West Africa"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy assessment","socio-economic analysis"]},{"id":"geconco-000125","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/geconco-000125","title":"SOUTH AFRICA GREEN ECONOMY BAROMETER 2018","publisher":{"name":"Green Economy Coalition","organization":"green-economy-coalition"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2018","source_url":"https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/assets/reports/Barometers-2018/South-Africa-Green-Economy-Barometer-2018-Final-WEB.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The South Africa Green Economy Barometer 2018 evaluates the country's transition to a sustainable economy, awarding it a '5 out of 10'. While South Africa has strong policy foundations like the National Development Plan and the Green Economy Accord, the report finds that the economy remains locked into 'brown' energy systems, with 90% of electricity still generated from coal. Progress in renewable energy has been stalled by a gridlock between the national utility Eskom and independent power producers. The report highlights a critical gap in supporting the informal sector and small enterprises, noting that 'green jobs' created through public works programmes often lack security and decent wages. Environmentally, the country's ecological footprint continues to exceed its biocapacity, and biodiversity hotspots remain in a dire state. Financially, while green bonds and sustainable finance innovations have emerged, fossil fuel subsidies persist. The document concludes that national plans remain too focused on economic growth rather than social development and the integration of natural capital into decision-making.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000125#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"South Africa's energy sector remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels, with approximately 90% of electricity generation coming from coal-fired power plants.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000125#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The transition to renewable energy has been hindered by a stalemate between the national power utility, Eskom, and independent power producers, despite over ZAR 200 billion in investment between 2011 and 2017.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000125#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite the existence of the 2011 Green Economy Accord, the report argues it functioned more as a public relations exercise than a genuine social compact for economic transition.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000125#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The transition lacks inclusivity, specifically failing to provide effective support for the informal sector and small, micro, and informal enterprises.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000125#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Environmental degradation continues, with the country's ecological footprint exceeding its biocapacity and significant portions of terrestrial ecosystems classified as endangered or vulnerable.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000125#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While sustainable finance innovations like green bonds in Cape Town (ZAR 4.3 billion) and Johannesburg (ZAR 1.5 billion) have been implemented, the financial system still supports the 'brown economy' through fossil fuel subsidies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000125#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public employment programmes like the Expanded Public Work Programme (EPWP) provide environmental jobs, but these are often low-paid and lack job security.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"geconco-000125#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["green economy","renewable energy","coal-fired power station","just transition","biodiversity","natural capital","sustainable finance","climate bond","fossil fuel subsidy","green job","electric vehicle","organic agriculture","sustainable agriculture","greenhouse gas emissions"],"geography_discussed":["City of Cape Town","City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality","Mpumalanga","Western Cape","Gauteng"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy assessment","economic analysis"]}]}