Explainer
A Green Economy is a broad-ranging policy agenda and a tool to support the achievement of sustainable development and climate action with an emphasis on aligning economic, social and environmental goals. The development of the Green Economy agenda recognises the potential of new sustainable technologies and green sectors to become the engine of new development pathways. In a Green Economy, growth in employment and income is driven by public and private investment in economic activities, infrastructure and assets that allow reduced carbon emissions and pollution, enhanced energy and resource efficiency, and prevention of the loss of biodiversity and ecosystems.