Synergy of Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection: UN Case Studies and Lessons Learned

Event: 6th International Conference on Eco-Compensation and Payments for Ecosystem Services

Synergy of Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection: UN Case Studies and Lessons Learned

09 December 2017

Author / Speaker:

Haixia Zheng, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS); International Poverty Reduction Center in China - Other materials by the author

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What key lessons can the UN offer to solve the poverty-environment issues of the People’s Republic of China?

Green development and poverty reduction—these are important itineraries common in both the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the People’s Republic of China’s national development strategy. This presentation shares some of the UN’s experiences in environment and poverty reduction, including its programs on Green Economy Initiative, Poverty-Environment Initiative, payments for environmental services, and environmental finance and small grants for poverty alleviation.

Geographical Focus:

Global

China, People's Republic of

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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