In times of an emergency or crisis situation, social media offers some of the fastest and most effective tools for getting critical life-saving information to the people. Those affected seek help on social media while many others connect in virtual space to organise relief and take it to the right place. Twitter India’s Public Policy Head Mahima Kaul tells New Delhi blog how these virtual communities are playing a significant role

The green economy is defined as an economy that aims at reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities, and that aims for sustainable development without degrading the environment. It is closely related with ecological economics, but has a more politically applied focus. The 2011 UNEP Green Economy Report argues "that to be green, an economy must not only be efficient, but also fair. Fairness implies recognising global and country level equity dimensions, particularly in assuring a just transition to an economy that is low-carbon, resource efficient, and socially inclusive."

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