Circular and Green Economy Promotion

In the past, economic growth often seemed to depend on using up natural resources as though supplies were unlimited. The result is a “resource crisis” with a threat of shortages as well as rising prices with significant influences on the environment and the climate. Economic development is necessary but insufficient to reduce poverty and improve overall living conditions. But global consumption of natural resources is outstripping nature’s capacity to regenerate.

We are supporting public and private sector stakeholders in implementing green and circular economic policies, strategies, and concepts.

We see the green and circular economy as a multi-sectoral challenge that can only be met successfully through a multidisciplinary approach by mobilizing know-how and best practices in various fields as follows:

1. Green Economy Policies

2. Green Private Sector Development

3. Green Skills for Green Jobs

4. Eco-Entrepreneurship

Green Economy Policies

Our experts consult reform processes that improve the frame of green economy and low-carbon development strategies at the national, regional and levels. The services we offer comprise push approaches—e.g. ecological taxation schemes, implementation of environmental standards, new green laws and regulations; and pull approaches—e.g. incentive schemes, awards for best practices, and awareness-building for the population. In addition, DS offers advisory services on environmental fiscal reforms and socially acceptable ways of reducing environmentally harmful subsidies.

Green Private Sector Development

Our consultants facilitate a conducive business environment for private sector investment and competitiveness by supporting green business development services, introducing environmental standards in value chains, transferring know-how and green technologies, and developing green, inclusive business models. We promote dialogue between government, private sector and civil society stakeholders to mainstream green economy in all relevant policy areas and strategies.

Green Skills for Green Jobs

Our highly qualified experts develop curricula and training materials for green skills and occupations. They train national experts to roll out related training programs. This way, we are meeting the increasing labour market demand for technical experts in the concerned fields.

Eco-Entrepreneurship

We provide individuals, the public and private sectors with capacity development and expert planning advice, designing and launching green start-ups.

Circular and Green Economy Promotion