GRE4801 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024

GRE4801
ASSIGNMENT 1 2024

, Assignment 1 – GRE4801 – Due date 3 May 2024


Question 1:
Discuss the history of the green economy by using the below guide. (20)
 A historical trajectory of the origins which identifies key historical events in
chronological order. (10)
 Key contributors and their contributions. (10)


Question 2:
Explain why it was important to make the shift to a green economy. (30)
Use the following as a guide:
 Identification of the immediate events which directly resulted in the
promulgation of a green economy. (10)
 An explanation of the challenges of the economy that needed
re-orientation. (10)
 A discussion of how the green economy would address/is expected to
address
the shortcomings of the then existing economy. (10)


Question 3:
Provide ‘your own’ definition for the following concepts. Use at least three academic
references to formulate each definition. Two marks per definition will be awarded.
3.1 Brown economy
3.2 Green growth
3.3 Circular economy
3.4 Nature-based solutions
3.5 Retrofitting (10)


Question 4:
Choose and discuss any 5 principles of a Green Economy that relates directly to
humans. (10)

, Question 5:
Discuss the 10 conditions that provide guidance to governments for the transition
towards a Green Economy. Use the Guidebook to the Green Economy Issue 2:
Exploring green economy principles. (20)


Question 6:
Explain green growth and why it is important for developing countries. (10)



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