IGBOSCHOLARS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM, NIGERIA

Green Economy refers to an economic model that is low-carbon, resource- efficient, and socially inclusive (United Nations Environment Programme [UNEP], 2011). In recent times, there has been roaring calls for green economy system across States. The UNEP report on green economy argues that the model has the capacity to reduce environmental risks, ecological scarcities, paves way for sustainable development without degrading the environment, and has both efficiency and fairness capacities- recognizes global and State level equity dimensions. Guided by the Sustainable Development Theory and the Green Growth Frameworks both of which aim to balance economic growth with environmental protection and social equity, the study sought to: (1) investigated the capacity of Green Economy to contribute to Sustainable eradication of Poverty in the South East (2) examined how Green Economy can be a tool for the promotion of healthy living in South East Nigeria, and (3) determined the capacity of Green Economy to support the creation of ‘AkuMubaaN’Ulo’ Consciousness in South East Nigeria. Findings show that green economy can help reduce poverty, upgrade health system and support an Aku Mubaa N’Ulo concept. The paper concluded that, with a central focus on investment towards Aku MubaN’Ulo, the green economy will eventually provide employment opportunities and skills development of people in the South East. The study recommended a total embrace of Aku MubaN’Ulo Consciousness as the foremost approach to the green economy toward the sustainable development of the South East Nigeria.

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