China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China, has launched a ground-breaking report that sets out in specific and practical terms an ambitious agenda of how China can green its rapidly developing financial and capital markets.

The report, Establishing China’s Green Financial System, is the outcome of a...

Innovations in policies, regulations and norms to shape a greener and more inclusive financial system are emerging in many places, but particularly in developing and emerging economies. Bangladesh has been a leader in this regard, as part of a sustained drive to ingrain a socially responsible institutional ethos in the...

The UNEP Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System identifies financing as one of the greatest challenges in advancing sustainable development. Switzerland is strongly committed to environmental issues. In combination with its advanced financial sector, Switzerland is in a unique position to present an opportunity for the transition...

This report presents the UAE’s current progress towards a green economy by providing a clear overview of the government’s plan and diverse public and private efforts, as well as a benchmarking of the country’s current standing. This first edition of the report includes:

• Background on the UAE’s approach towards an inclusive...

The UAE State of Green Economy Report 2016 outlines the country's movement towards a Green Economy, which is defined by the United Nations Environment (UNEP) as “one that results in improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities”. The report aims to provide the...

A fundamental objective of the Joint Program is mainstreaming green growth within Indonesia’s economic planning and development processes.

To this end, the Green Growth Program is developing a framework and toolkit that can be used by a variety of government agencies, especially those involved in planning and economic activities, including investment...

This resource is also available in English.

Since 2013 the Government of Indonesia - GGGI Green Growth Program has engaged stakeholders to develop a systematic framework to integrate green growth objectives into economic planning in Indonesia. Through the Program, in collaboration with the Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Green Growth Assessment Process...

This resource is also available in Engilsh.

Delivering Green Growth for a Prosperous Indonesia is a roadmap outlining an ambitious approach to achieve transformational change over the next 35 years. It describes policies, tools, and methods designed to ensure not only rapid growth, but growth that is people-centered, resulting in the...

Creating a National Action Plan (NAP) for Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) is a key part of SPP implementation. It provides a clear direction and mandate for SPP implementation and a sound basis for building a coherent and well-coordinated approach.

This NAP is based on a desk study and findings of...