Green Economy and Climate Change Challenges: Business-as-usual risks increasing carbon dioxide emissions by 130% by 2050 and raising average global temperatures by 6˚C Emissions linked to deforestation and forest degradation account for nearly 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions Opportunities: In 2008, investments in renewable energy generation ($140 billion) surpassed investments in fossil fuel power generation ($110 billion) Projected investments in renewables could generate 20 million jobs REDD-plus - investments in reducing emissions from deforestation, forest degradation, and sustainable management of forests
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