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Stylized representation of resource decoupling and impact decoupling

Stylized representation of resource decoupling and impact decoupling

Resource decoupling refers to when fewer resources are used per unit of economic output, while impact decoupling is when negative impacts on the environment are reduced.

Source: Decoupling Natural Resource Use and Environmental Impacts from Economic Growth 2011, UNEP International Resource Panel Report

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