Rationale and policies for the green growth of cities and regional economies

By linking environmental quality to economic growth, green growth is emerging as a new paradigm for urban policies. The paper discusses a policy package for green growth of cities and regional economies, made of four interlocking pillars: a) greener public services and purchasing behavior, b) eco-efficiency of industrial production, c) consumer awareness and demand incentives, d) support for research and innovative applications of green...