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.

South AfricaDifferent countries have different needs and policies - for environment, gender, justice, governance and finance. We map national green policies here

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