What is a Green Policy?

Defining a Green Policy

A Green Policy is a statement about the commitment to sustainability and environmental management that a country or business is prepared to make. Having a formal green policy shows that managing environmental issues is a high priority for a country or business.

Increase your knowledge of South Africa`s Green Economy Policy Commitments by visiting the Green Economy Coalition`s Green Economy Policy Tracker.

Governance

  • National green economy plan

  • Inclusive governance

  • SDG business strategy

  • Wealth accounting

Finance

  • Green finance plan

  • Green fiscal & monetary policy

  • Safe & accountable banks

  • Pricing carbon

Sectors

  • Green sectoral policy plan

  • Small business support

  • Carbon budgeting

  • Clean energy policy

People

  • Green jobs

  • Pro-poor policy

  • Participatory policymaking

  • Innovative social protection

Nature

  • Ocean & land conservation

  • Natural capital accounts

  • Natural capital committee

  • Nature-based fiscal reform