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The vision of the green economy In Latin America and the Caribbean
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This document, prepared by the Permanent Secretariat of SELA, offers an analysis of the green economy to its Member States as a contribution to the ongoing international debate on the subject, ahead of the upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), to be held in Brazil in 2012.
The document is intended to respond to three key questions: What is green economy? How could Latin America and the Caribbean, at the regional and country levels, move towards green economy on the basis of an analysis of its energy matrix? And how could such a move contribute to a better quality growth that allows for reducing income inequities and fighting against poverty?
After the introduction, the second section presents various concepts and definitions of green economy and green growth, comparing the views of several international organizations and proposing elements to reach a regional definition that attaches priority to social inclusion.
The third section analyzes the energy matrix of Latin America and the Caribbean, providing information about the energy resources available to the region in order to move towards a green economy. In sum, it offers a roadmap of the current situation of energy sources in Latin America and the Caribbean and their use.
The fourth chapter deals with the implications of the transition to a green economy for the countries in the region, highlighting some of the policies and actions that should be undertaken in order to achieve such change.
The fifth chapter contains some ideas and recommendations to promote debates on this subject among the Member States of SELA. Finally, the Conclusions underscore the urgent need for action to attain sustainable development in the region and make a positive balance of the potential energy resources found in our countries so as to move towards a green economy.
The Permanent Secretariat of SELA wishes to thank Ms. Luz María de la Mora for her valuable efforts as the consultant in charge of preparing this study.
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