Environment protection and economic development are the two sides of same coin. Widespread industrialisation and reckless exploitation of natural resources leads to environment degradation. In contrast, some argue that environmental problems can be addressed with increased innovation and economic growth.
steps to achieve above goal:
1. Shift from conventional energy to non-conventional energy sources. One amongst the recent initiatives being ISA.
2. More emphasis on the concept of reduce-reuse- recycle.
3. Transformation of institutional and regulatory environment. Formulating sustainable polices that balancethe requirements of present and need of future generations.
4. International cooperation which is evident fromthe Paris climate deal.
5. Addressing land degradation problems. Encouraging organic farming and sustainable agriculture.
6. Reducing & treating industrial wastes before discharging into rivers, seas & oceans which contributes 1.2% of India’s GDP.
7. Increasing the green cover across India to achieve a target of 33% of forest area.
8. Transportation generates 12% of GHG emissions. Creatingawareness and efforts from individual level should be made by using public transport which contributes both for economy and environment.
conclusion:OECD green growth report say almost 20 million jobs can be generated across the globe by 2030 if we shift our energy resources to non-conventional renewable resources. Moving from the traditional approaches of economic growth is not easy but combined efforts from individual and nations can make it possible.
