Transforming the economy : why a ‘green recovery’ from Covid-19 is vital

Comments briefly on the nature and scale of the current global ecological crisis facing humanity, noting in particular New Zealand’s indifferent, if not poor, environmental record, and explains why a ‘green’ recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is vital. Outlines the principles that should inform the quest for a more sustainable and resilient economy, highlighting some of the specific policy reforms required in NZ. Discusses the idea gaining prominence internationally about shifting from a linear to a circular economy. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.