Is green economy achievable through championing green growth? A local government experience from Zambia

The document assesses the adoption of green growth and green economy principles by local government in Zambia, arguing that economic diversification and investment in carbon-free research are essential for success.

• The drive to introduce a green economy in Zambia and other southern African nations is motivated by the need for environmental sustainability and sustainable development that balances human well-being with nature amidst rising production and consumption.
• Economic diversification is identified as an important factor in the pursuit of a green economy.
• Local government is considered essential for achieving green growth and a green economy due to its role across the entire process from policy formulation to implementation.

APA

Climate and Development Knowledge Network (2016). Is green economy achievable through championing green growth? A local government experience from Zambia. https://cdkn.org/resource/is-green-economy-achievable-through-championing-green-growth-a-local-government-experience-from-zambia

Chicago

Climate and Development Knowledge Network. Is green economy achievable through championing green growth? A local government experience from Zambia. 2016. https://cdkn.org/resource/is-green-economy-achievable-through-championing-green-growth-a-local-government-experience-from-zambia.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{climateanddevelopmentknowledgenetwork2016green, author = {{Climate and Development Knowledge Network}}, title = {{Is green economy achievable through championing green growth? A local government experience from Zambia}}, institution = {Climate and Development Knowledge Network}, year = {2016}, month = mar, url = {https://cdkn.org/resource/is-green-economy-achievable-through-championing-green-growth-a-local-government-experience-from-zambia}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }