The Big Picture – People
Investing in People
If we invest in the natural world but fail to invest in people, the future economy is going to remain almost as unequal and unjust as the current one.
Evidence shows us that more equitable access to our natural resources can benefit both people and planet. From community forestry in Nepal and family forests in Sweden, to slum-dweller associations in India, those instances where communities have secure tenure and a say in decisions bring better outcomes for the environment as well as for the local economy.
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Glimpses of a green economy
We're not there yet, but the good news is there's already plenty of innovation underway to provide a glimpse of what's to come… Read more >>
