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What are some ways economic growth (UN SDG 8) be maintained, while addressing the impact of overconsumption (UN SDG 13) on the climate?
What are some ways economic growth (UN SDG 8) be maintained, while addressing the impact of overconsumption (UN SDG 13) on the climate?
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Maintaining GDP without further degradation to the climate can be accomplished by framing climate change research, mitigation and adaptation within the context of post-COVID economic recovery. By investing in sustainable energy, fisheries, and aquaculture, the goal is to create more jobs and economic stability as we climb out of the pandemic in a way that won't be exploitative to our natural resources or marginalized communities.
These kinds of projects aim to transform the way in which we consume resources from one that is extractive to one that is sustainable. Governments have a unique opportunity after the pandemic to shift their priorities to a "blue/green economy." This puts the climate at the center of economic growth and development.