Towards the Transition to 'Green Economy' in Latvia: Implications for Responsible and Sustainable Living

The paper explores the issue of "green economy" and its role in supporting responsible and sustainable living. Different definitions and approaches to the concept of "green economy" are given and analyzed from a variety of perspectives. The issue is examined on global, national, regional and local levels. A special focus is placed on the transition to "green economy" in Latvia, in particular in the field of renewable energy (RE). The promotion of the use of alternatives energies is among the priorities of energy policy in Latvia. New initiatives on the wide use of renewable energies have been developed. Various sectors work together. The way we choose to live, our attitude towards life, the patterns of consumption are all in need of redefinition so as to enable a responsible and sustainable living