Building eco-civilization

In the inevitable transition to a global green economy, emerging economies should have greater say in decision-making

In the past 20 years, though global achievements have been made in the provision of healthcare, education and the alleviation of poverty, the progress has been very slow in terms of the goals set by the Rio Summit in 1992. And the world has been facing increased eco-security, climate change, biodiversity and sustainable development challenges since then.

Worse, the uncertainties in the current financial economy have overshadowed the efforts that have been made and have put the focus on survival rather than the environmental crisis.