Eco-industrial zones can protect the environment, workers, and the public, and deliver economic benefits. A lack of clear indicators or international benchmarks has hindered their growth. A new joint international framework from the World Bank Group, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, and German Development Cooperation (GIZ) GmbH sets minimum expectations for Eco-Industrial Park centers.
Eco-Industrial Parks Emerge as an Effective Approach to Sustainable Growth
The tool is a new, clarified definition of the eco-industrial park.
