The guidance was developed by several authors under the auspices of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), inspiring a dialogue series that evolved into a collaborative effort of GIZ initiatives and colleagues and took place over four sessions from April to June 2021. It was supported by the GIZ Green Economy Transformation (GET) project, which works on the transition to an inclusive green economy in collaboration with the UN Partnership of Action on Green Economy (PAGE), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), and other international organizations. The Green Economy Transformation project is part of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) funded International Climate Initiative (IKI).
Thought leaders from different departments within GIZ initiated the dialogue series and engaged in the discussion from different perspectives, moderated through a systemic thinking process. The 25 participants joined from a wide range of institutions across the globe, representing government institutions, international organizations, universities, think tanks, and civil society organizations.
This report summarizes the essential statements of the discussions, which are underpinned in the annex with slides on definitions and the impact process using a visual recording technique. The co-created digital whiteboard can be consulted upon request for a more detailed reading of the debate.