What Is A Green Economy Echoed By The Government And Its Benefits For The Community?

What is a green economy (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA - A green economy or green economy is a term that is often echoed by the government. Discussions on the green economy are always related to sustainable development and pay attention to environmental problems. So what is a green economy and how is it implemented?

The government always emphasizes that economic development must be based on a green economy. This discourse continues to be heralded to avoid economic activity that focuses solely on the environment but harms nature or ignores the environment.

Given the increasing environmental problems, economic activities are expected not only to focus on the welfare of the people but also to pay attention to the environment and natural resources. Therefore, the community needs to know what a green economy is and its benefits are.

A green economy is an economic activity that can create people's welfare through restrictions on natural resources and low-carbons. This economic concept is promoted to improve people's welfare and social equality, as well as avoid the risk of environmental damage.

Green economy can also be understood as an economic system that seeks to reduce carbon emissions and other negative effects on natural or environmental conditions. This goal can be achieved by using natural resources wisely and efficiently, reducing pollution and waste, and promoting the use of renewable energy and clean technology.

The green economy is the term first sparked by a ekonomous group in a report titled Blueprint for a Green Economy addressed to the British government in 1989. In the report, economists suggested that the British government carry out sustainable development.

The term green economy was then re-emerged in 2008 in policy discussions on various global crises. At that time, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) fought for the idea of green stimulus' and determined the specific area as a forum for public investment on a large scale could implement the concept of a green economy.

Although it is often campaigned by the government and economists, not a few people do not understand the positive impact of the green economy. Here are some of the green economy benefits that you need to know:

One of the positive effects that will be felt with the implementation of green economy is the increase in employment opportunities. Investment in a green economy is expected to create a wider job field or more than 7-10 times that of conventional investment. This happens because green sectors tend to be labor-intensive or require more human labor

The application of green economy is also useful for reducing pollution and waste that can damage the environment. The green economy plays a role in minimizing environmental pollution, with an estimated waste reduction of 18-52 percent compared to conventional businesses. This also has a positive impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 126 million tons of carbon dioxide.

Green economy can also make national food security more stable. By implementing green economy principles, economic activity can prevent climate change which has a negative impact on agricultural and marine products.

The green economy is not only able to create new jobs, but also has the potential to significantly increase Indonesia's gross domestic product (GDP). The Ministry of National Development Planning made a study stating that the implementation of green economy could increase Indonesia's GDP by around IDR 593 trillion to IDR 638 trillion by 2030.

Such is the review of what a green economy is and its benefits for the community and the country. The concept of a green economy is very important to be carried out for the creation of quality of life that has increased evenly and economic growth without neglecting the environment or natural resources.

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