This is the first in a series of six briefs, drawn from Achieving Sustainable Development in Africa through Inclusive Green Growth, a joint publication of the Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the United Nations Development Programme on the theme of "achieving sustainable development in Africa through inclusive green growth". This brief provides a snapshot of the key findings, which are further highlighted in subsequent policy briefs in this series.
This policy brief provides an overlook of green growth in a number of sectors, including agriculture, ecosystem goods and services, energy, industry, and trade. It also examines various enablers for the transition toward a green economy.