The ecological transition is a process of change and transformation of society and the economy toward sustainable development goals, including through progressive decarbonization.
It is also referred to as green revolution or green transition, emphasizing that decreasing the impact of human activities on the surrounding environment is the purpose of this whole process.
Green transition can be defined as “that process of technological innovation and environmental revolution aimed at fostering economy and development with respect to the environment and its sustainability”.
The ecological transition represents, along with decarbonization, one of the greatest challenges of our time.
A way to counter climate change and support future generations with a view to sustainable development.
The green revolution is based on a gradual shift to renewable energy sources and the abandonment of fossil fuels.
It is therefore a radical change of life and mindset that is based on changing the paradigm of the development model.
How? By adapting to the principles of circular economy and sustainable consumption.
The ecological transition focuses on a few key aspects that can be summarized in the following points:
- push to a circular economy;
- responsible agriculture development, with a focus on soil management;
- energy transition and thus the shift to renewable sources of energy;
- energy efficiency of buildings;
- decreased air pollution;
- efficient waste management, with increasing recycling and reuse rates;
- prudent management of water resources, to eliminate all forms of waste and inefficiency and modernize water infrastructure;
- necessary protection of biodiversity for animals and plants;
- encouragement of sustainable mobility, for a shift toward electric mobility or soft mobility, increased use of transportation and forms of car sharing.
The green revolution takes up many of the 17 sustainable development goals set out in the 2030 Agenda and is part of a very broad program promoted by the EU and the government to achieve the 2030 and 2050 targets.
Climate change and environmental degradation pose a huge threat to Europe and the world. To overcome these challenges, the European Green Deal will transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, ensuring that:
- no more net greenhouse gas emissions are generated in 2050
- economic growth is decoupled from resource use
- no people and places are neglected.
One-third of the €1.8 trillion investment in the Next Generation EU recovery plan and the EU’s seven-year budget will finance the European Green Deal.
