Islands need 'blue-green' economy to tackle climate change

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UNEP report outlines pressing need for island strategy focused on clean tech, resource efficiency, and sustainable consumption

Island states must adopt a "blue-green economy" that combines clean technology and efficient use of resources if they are to successfully adapt to climate change, according to the UN Environment Programme...

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