GREEN ECONOMY / CIRCULAR ECONOMY / SOCIAL ECONOMY New Caledonia's green economy represents 3% of New Caledonian businesses and 3,500 jobs. 75% of these relate to land management and environmental protection, with the remainder focusing on waste management and renewable energy. The environment With an exceptional ecosystem and extraordinary natural resources, preserving the environment and protecting natural areas are of paramount importance to the region. The Southern Province is concerned about its environment, which is why it has introduced an Environment Code and created protected areas to preserve its natural heritage. It also applies the regulations relating to Facilities Classified for the Protection of the Environment (ICPE) to limit pollution from industrial and agricultural activities. Eco-construction is also a key concern, both in terms of construction materials and the energy efficiency of buildings. Waste management and recovery 77,000 tonnes of household waste, or 450 kg per inhabitant per year (513 kg in mainland France), were produced in the Greater Noumea conurbation in 2019. Collection and treatment capacities, reuse, recycling and recovery are major challenges for the future. The Provincial Waste Prevention and Management Plan (SPPGD), adopted by the Southern Province in 2018, embodies the will to unite all the stakeholders involved around a shared strategy for responsible and structured waste management. The Southern Province has two projects in this area: - A zone designed for people wishing to set up a temporary, demountable waste storage and recovery business, - An ecopole dedicated to private recycling initiatives. These projects involve the sharing of spaces and facilities as well as dedicated services. 3 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SECTORS AND OPPORTUNITIES 23
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