Five steps to a pollution-free planet with a green and growing economy
Erik Solheim says that only through action at the governmental, business and individual level can we achieve a clean and prosperous environment
But global trends show this is no longer the case, as the drive for a pollution-free planet provides an opportunity to innovate.
We now need to focus on intensifying and accelerating these trends to protect the environment, combat climate change and curb pollution. There are five critical pieces to this puzzle.
US report contradicts Trump team by claiming global warming is mostly man-made and the evidence is stronger than ever
We need political leadership and partnerships. A global compact on pollution would ensure sustained engagement at the highest level and make prevention a priority. It would also encourage policymakers and the private sector to integrate prevention into national and local planning, development, and business and finance strategies.