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Can a Green Economy Model Help Kenya Grasp Sustainability?

Can a Green Economy Model Help Kenya Grasp Sustainability?

Written by Ally Jamah | From Standard Digital

As the country strives to transform its economy, generate jobs and boost Kenyans’ income, the green economy model is increasingly becoming an irresistible venture for both Government and experts.

The model, built on the principle of squeezing more economic value from existing resources through enhanced efficiency, sustainable use and minimizing destructive impacts on the environment, promises rapid economic leap forward that can be sustained to fight poverty.

Currently, non-green economic models, which focus on economic growth at the expense of sustainability are seen as wasteful and destructive of natural resources, making prosperity a short-term solution.

A recent special report on the prospects of a green economy in Kenya published by the United Nations Environmental Programme ( Unep), reveals that if the country were to switch into the green economy approach, it would produce major economic benefits – equivalent to an estimated Sh3.8 trillion by 2030.

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