New Web Platform Launched to Accelerate Green Economy Transition
The Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP) was created to close knowledge gaps in green growth strategies and practice to help countries implement green growth policy. The Geneva office of the GGKP officially opened its doors on 22 January 2014. CHF 1.6 million commitment from Swiss government, 29 international knowledge partners to strengthen the Platform.
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the World Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute created the Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP) in 2012 so that required green growth knowledge and suitable policies could be shared and applied by different countries. The platform is able to collect and process theoretical knowledge and practical experience and make it available to interested countries. In this way, the platform can assist governments in implementing green economic policies.
Switzerland is involved in creating a resource-efficient economy at both the national and international levels. It intends to conserve natural resources and develop the economy in line with this goal. The knowledge platform recognizes its involvement and chose Geneva as the location for its office, which will aid Switzerland in its dialogue with other countries on developing economic and conservation policies that enable the sustainable use of natural resources. Its location will also allow close cooperation with the agencies of the UN Environment Programme, which is responsible for the green economy, among other issues. Finally, it will make it possible to utilise synergies with other relevant institutions in Geneva (WTO, WEF, WMO, WWF, WBCSD) and Switzerland's many educational institutions.
Further information: Green Growth Knowledge Platform [1]
Source: FOEN [2]