Green Economy Barometer 2017

The Green Economy Barometer 2017 reports a dichotomy in the global sustainability transition. 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

APA

Benson, E. (2018). Green Economy Barometer 2017. Green Economy Coalition. https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/news-and-resources/green-economy-barometer-2017

Chicago

Benson, Emily. Green Economy Barometer 2017. Green Economy Coalition, 2018. https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/news-and-resources/green-economy-barometer-2017.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{benson2018green, author = {Benson, Emily}, title = {{Green Economy Barometer 2017}}, institution = {Green Economy Coalition}, year = {2018}, month = jan, url = {https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/news-and-resources/green-economy-barometer-2017}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }