21 Greenest Countries on Earth in 2020
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21 Greenest Countries on Earth in 2020
The world is making advancements towards becoming green, especially for environmentally conscious nations, as they work hard to develop their economies. Industries have been set up, people have ventured into real estate, and governments are constantly making great milestones in the health, education, energy, and transportation sectors. These developments have allowed countries to provide a better economy and life to its citizens.
However, this does not come without consequences to the environment. Global warming and environmental degradation are some of the impacts faced. The environment is thus at risk, particularly with the increase in the number of production industries, expansion of modern transport, and residential developments.
However, this does not come without consequences to the environment. Global warming and environmental degradation are some of the impacts faced. The environment is thus at risk, particularly with the increase in the number of production industries, expansion of modern transport, and residential developments.
This has been highlighted by the restriction on the use of pesticides. It has also put measures into place to protect its forest and reduce deforestation. All these have contributed to making it one of the greenest countries in the world.
7. Finland
Finland is the 7th greenest country in the world for the year 2020, with a score of 78.9. In the ’80s, Finland was known for its high scores of nitrogen emission and other activities that destroyed the environment. It scored perfect 100s for overall air quality, PM2.5 exposure under the air quality and water resources category.
However, over the years, improvements have been noted as the country stri
to restore its environment to its original state.
The body in charge of the environment in Finland has worked hard to make sure greenhouse gases are not produced and that the citizens in the country use renewable sources of energy for production. Wind power has greatly been made use of. According to Yale University’s annual Environmental Performance Index, Finland has planned to have more than half of its electricity coming from renewable sources of energy.
8. Sweden
Sweden is 8th among the greenest countries in the world, with an Environmental Protection Index of 78.7. The country plans on eradicating the use of fossil fuel by the year 2020. The move is meant to prevent environmental pollution. It scored perfect 100s for PM2.5 exposure under the air quality category and water resources category. What’s more, they have embraced the use of renewable energy that is eco-friendly to keep the environment natural and safe from pollution.
The use of renewable energy greatly contributes to the reduction of carbon in the air, thus a cleaner and safer environment. The most notable action is the partnership between Sweden and its neighboring countries, especially by taking responsibility to protect the Baltic Sea and protect the ecosystem.
The environmental governance body in Sweden is amongst the most sound, and this has contributed to the fact that Sweden has been kept green.
9. Norway
Norway is one of the counties in Europe that has a significantly green environment. It has an Environmental Protection Index of 77.7 and 9th
rank. The country has made sure that its residential and commercial facilities do not release any greenhouse gases to the environment.
Norway scored perfect 100s for PM2.5 exposure under the air quality category. Like other countries, Norway has made sure that the whole country uses eco-friendly and renewable sources of energy to reduce the rate of pollution and carbon production.
Norway has put in place sustainable development strategies and environmental laws that are supposed to aid in the realization of a carbon-neutral country by the year 2030. Most interestingly, Norway cultivates a relationship with nature.
Children from a tender age are taught on how to live together with nature and protect the environment. In addition, Norway uses ecological knowledge to keep its environment clean and safe.
10. Germany
Germany is the 10th greenest country with an EPI score of 77.2. One-third of this big European country is forest. Often the woods go with wellness. Culturally, Germany has produced some of the world’s leading figures in the natural and social sciences, as well as the arts. Its sustainable environment includes castles, villages, bike paths and deep green pine forests galore and, of course “Enchanted forests.”
11. Netherland
Netherland is the 11th greenest country with an EPI score of 75.3. It also ranks 1st with 100 scores in water resources and wastewater treatment category. The Netherlands is coastal lowland freckled with windmills characteristic of its development around the water. This high-income, the developed nation is one of the world’s leading exporters of agriculture, an industry that has become mostly mechanized.
12. Japan
Japan is the 12th greenest country with an EPI score of 75.1. Japan is one of the world’s most literate and technically advanced nations. While most of Japan is covered by mountains and heavily wooded areas, the country’s people lead a distinctly urban lifestyle.
Today the country blends its ancient traditions with aspects of Western life as long culturally influenced by its neighbors. Japan has more than a dozen UNESCO World Heritage sites and is the birthplace of sushi, one of its most famous culinary exports.
Australia is the 13th greenest country with an EPI score of 74.9. Australia scored perfect 100s for PM2.5 exposure under the air quality category and scored 98.2 for overall air quality with 2nd rank.
Australians remain particularly concerned about environmental issues, according to survey and government data. The country has ratified the Kyoto Protocol, the United Nations treaty that calls on nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
14. Spain
Spain is the 14th greenest country with an EPI score of 74.3. The Kingdom of Spain has more street trees than most other European cities: currently, around 161,423 trees of 150 different species line the streets of Barcelona.
The ‘Barcelona Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity Plan 2020’, lists over 70 projects and actions with the aims such as provide environmental and social services, introduce nature into the city, increase biodiversity including marine with eco-gardening, habitat conservation (artificial reefs) and species conservation, increase connectivity among patchy Green Infrastructure and make the city more resilient.
15. Belgium
Belgium is the 15th greenest country with an EPI score of 73.3. In Belgium, many eco-innovative developments have been associated with its well-established chemistry sector and the rise of the bio-based economy, and in particular, metal management and sustainable construction.
Among the main drivers of eco-innovation, the most important ones are the innovation efforts towards a more circular economy for sectors like the construction sector in addition to initiatives led by organizations that promote zero-waste behaviors or infrastructures for people to innovate together.
16. Ireland
Ireland is the 16th greenest country with an EPI score of 72.8. Ireland scored perfect 100s for both the water and sanitation category. The Irish Government includes a strategy to implement a ‘green new deal.’ This aims at moving Ireland away from fossil fuel-based energy production through investment in renewable energy, and to promote the green enterprise sector and the creation of ‘green-collar’ jobs.
17. Iceland
Iceland is one of the countries that takes its environment very seriously and invests in its sustainability. It has been graded as one of the greenest countries in the world. Besides, it has been at the forefront in the implementation of programs that are eco-friendly.
Iceland has an Environmental Performance index of 72.3 ranking 17th. It scored perfect 100s for PM2.5 exposure under the air quality category.
It has placed focus on the production of electricity and heat by utilizing geothermal landscapes. Iceland has also played a major role in the fight against ocean pollution. It has made sure that the waters are kept clean, and fishing is done while prioritizing protecting the environment.
18. Colombia
Colombia is a beautiful country that has been blessed with amazing sceneries and vegetation. Particularly, Colombia is endowed with the amazon forest, tropical rainforests, and deserts. It also has thousands of species living in its ecosystem. Policies and regulations have equally been set up to protect the environment and preserve its biodiversity.
Despite the fact that they were initially accused of degrading their natural environment, they have worked tirelessly to regain the lost glory by making laws that favor the sustainability of the environment. It has an Environmental Performance Index of 52.9 and ranked 50thamong the greenest countries in the world.
19. Costa Rica
Costa Rica is popularly known for its amazing scenery and equally intriguing landscape. The green in its environment is clearly evident at first glance. It has an Environmental Protection Index of 52.5 holding 52nd rank. The country has put stern measures to avoid both air and water pollution and hoping to achieve a carbon-neutral environment by the year 2021.
The citizens of the country use renewable energy to avoid the production of greenhouse gases. Costa Rica hopes to be the first carbon-neutral country in the world and is constantly seeking for funding to make this possible.
Other than being one of the greenest countries in the world, Costa Rica is also considered to be one with the happiest people in it.
20. Cuba
Cuba is not left behind among the countries ranked as the greenest in the world. This is evidenced by considering its Environmental Protection Index of 48.4 with 64th rank. Cuba has worked hard to keep its environment green and safe by reducing the use of pesticides on farmland since they are chemicals that negatively impact the environment.
The sea level has also been lowered to protect the soil from excessive salt that might destroy it. Environmental awareness is also taught in schools so that children can embrace it and practice it to sustain the environment.
21. Mauritius
Mauritius, a small island country in Africa, has played a major role in keeping its environment green. It has an Environmental Performance Index of 45.1 with 82nd rank. Mauritius being an island has worked tirelessly to protect its ports. It has set up laws and protection acts that reduce the rate of pollution while promoting environmental protection.
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