1. Moving toward a green economy in the Danube region
Lasse Gustavsson
Executive Director, Conservation
WWF International
Sofia 25 June, 2013

3. Living Planet Index
28 November,

4. Global ecological Footprint
28 November,

5. We consume the natural resources of 1.5 planets yearly…

6. EUs Vision for a resource efficient, “green” economy

7. What is a green economy?
Development that ensures food, water materials and energy security for all (forever)
Respects planetary boundaries
Maintain ecosystem integrity and biodiversity

8. Preserve natural capital
Halt biodiversity loss
Restore damaged ecosystems and ecosystem services
Expand the global protected areas network

9. Redirect financial flows
Value nature
Account for environmental and social costs
Support and reward conservation, sustainable resource management and innovations

10. Produce better Reduce input and waste Manage resources sustainably
Scale up renewable energy production

11. Consume more wisely Achieve low footprint life-styles
Change energy consumption patterns
Promote healthy consumption patterns

12. Equitable resource governance
Share available resources
Make fair and ecologically aware choices
Measure success beyond GDP

13. Invest in green jobs and green infrastructure!

14. Thank You! WWF IN SHORT +100 +5000 1961 +5M WWF is in over
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1961
+5M
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In 1961
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