Globally 350 million jobs are linked to marine fisheries, with 90% of fishers living in developing countries SIDS “Eradicating poverty is the greatest global challenge facing the world today and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. In this regard we are committed to freeing humanity from poverty and hunger as a matter of urgency.” (Para 2. The future we want. UNCSD 2012). The Green Economy concept is structured to reflect this, being explicitly based and presented in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication: “We consider green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication as one of the important tools available for achieving sustainable development… We emphasize that it should contribute to eradicating poverty as well as sustained economic growth, enhancing social inclusion, improving human welfare and creating opportunities for employment and decent work for all, while maintaining the healthy functioning of the Earth’s ecosystems.” (Para 56. The future we want. UNCSD 2012).
Posted on: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 08:35:38 +0000
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