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Earth may be in crisis, but we can still choose our future: UNEP GEO-7
- UNEP’s GEO-7 warns that four interlinked crises demand integrated, system-wide action now.
- Two transformation pathways are outlined: behavioural change and technological progress.
- Economy, materials, energy, food systems, and environment are five key action areas.
- Eliminating subsidies and internalising costs could raise prices but unlock long-term benefits.
- Protecting nature can deliver long-term economic benefits up to trillions annually.
- Approach requires cross-sector involvement beyond environmental ministries.
- The GEO-7 emphasizes indigenous knowledge as vital to a just, sustainable future.
- Unprecedented cost of inaction is highlighted alongside potential job-friendly gains.
- Governance and finance reform are needed to enable transformation.
- The report envisions substantial GDP resilience and economic benefits by 2050–2100.
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