Will 2011 be remembered as the year that, as the world's population hit 7 billion and problems in our economic model became increasingly apparent, we began figuring out how to transform the global economy to green growth? I certainly hope so.
A green economy, as defined by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is one that "results in improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities." An economy that works better for both people and the planet - it almost sounds too good to be true. But this year, the ideas of green economy and green growth became the subject of much buzz that has the potential to turn into action starting in 2012.
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