Core Insights - The report by the World Economic Forum highlights that the green economy has reached a multi-trillion dollar market size and is expected to continue its rapid growth, becoming a key driver of global economic expansion [1][6]. Market Size and Growth - The global green economy is projected to exceed $5 trillion in market size by 2024 and is expected to grow to over $7 trillion by 2030, making it one of the most dynamic growth sectors, second only to the technology industry [2][7]. - The emissions reduction sector, which includes renewable energy, energy infrastructure, storage, electric vehicles, and carbon capture technologies, has a market size of $4.6 trillion [2][7]. - The adaptation and resilience sector, which encompasses water management, climate-resilient infrastructure, and agricultural technologies, is estimated at $1.1 trillion but is considered significantly underestimated [2][7]. Investment and Opportunities - The report emphasizes the importance of green revenue flowing into businesses and markets, suggesting that this metric better reflects market size and opportunities from the perspectives of companies and investors [3][8]. - As technology costs decline and industrial policies accelerate capital allocation, the green economy is becoming industrialized and scalable, presenting significant opportunities for both businesses and governments [3][8]. China's Role in Green Economy - China is identified as a major driver of global green economy expansion, leading in investment, innovation, and deployment across nearly all key dimensions [4][9]. - China's clean energy investment is projected to rise from $372 billion in 2019 to $659 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 12%, significantly outpacing Europe [4][9]. - The country has seen a fourfold increase in solar power capacity and a doubling of wind power capacity since 2020, contributing over 60% of the global new installations in these sectors [4][9]. - By 2025, China's carbon emissions are expected to decline for the first time while economic activity continues to grow, reflecting the impact of two decades of strategic industrial policies [4][9].
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