The Pathways to Achieve Green Economy and the Process of

Sustainable Development Goals

Muhammad Ramzan Ali

, Muhammad Faheem Akram

, Takhir A. Urkinbayev

Saida Kh. Tashtayeva

and Gulom T. Aripdjanov

Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Keywords: Green Economy, Green Transformation, Green Initiatives, SDGs, and Sustainability.

Abstract: In the sphere of development conversations, the last several decades have seen an ever-expanding lexicon of

concepts ornamented with the adjective "green." Phrases such as "green economy," "green growth," and

"green deal" have evolved, ushering in a new age of focus on the complex interaction between the economy

and the biosphere, with a special emphasis on the function of the Earth's luxuriant plant life. This fundamental

transition, commonly referred to as the "greening" of development plans and policies, crosses borders,

spanning numerous territorial systems and economic sectors.

1 INTRODUCTION

In the sphere of development conversations, the last

several decades have seen an ever-expanding lexicon

of concepts ornamented with the adjective "green."

Phrases such as "green economy," "green growth,"

and "green deal" have evolved, ushering in a new age

of focus on the complex interaction between the

economy and the biosphere, with a special emphasis

on the function of the Earth's luxuriant plant life. This

fundamental transition, commonly referred to as the

"greening" of development plans and policies, crosses

borders, spanning numerous territorial systems and

economic sectors. It has emerged as a popular issue

of debate, particularly in international politics, as we

deal with how to translate the abstract concept of

sustainable and balanced growth into tangible reality.

In the course of these conversations, the idea of a

"New Green Deal" has resonated on a national,

European, and international level, signifying a shared

desire to balance our economic goals with

environmental conservation. The astonishing process

of photosynthesis that takes place under the emerald

canopy of leaves serves as the fundamental source of

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inspiration for the numerous components of the green

economy. Here, water, sunshine, and chlorophyll

work together magically to create a variety of natural

compounds that people may use, process, and refine

to create a wide range of goods for use in daily life or

to fuel greater industrialization. Natural alchemy, the

process of transforming the components of the

environment and solar radiation into materials for use

in manufacturing and consumption, is a renewable

and repeatable process that has long supported human

civilizations. But, it finds itself at a turning point as a

result of the growing dangers presented by our

industrial creativity, especially since the start of the

Industrial Revolution. Natural enchantment, the

process of transforming the components of the

environment and solar radiation into materials for use

in manufacturing and consumption, is a renewable

and repeatable process that has long supported human

civilizations. But it finds itself at a turning point as a

result of the growing dangers presented by our

industrial creativity, especially since the start of the

Industrial Revolution. We are going to take a trip

down the verdant hallways of our history, present,

and future, where our yearning for harmony with

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nature calls us, as we dig into this investigation of the

"greening" of development and its complicated

ramifications. The term "green" has become a

powerful symbol in economic discourse, drawing

attention to the critical need to protect the natural

environment in our economic undertakings. The

objective of this research is to analyse how the "green

economy" has evolved and how it interacts with other

concepts, intending to shed light on the significant

consequences of the creation of policies and the

practical handling of socioeconomic problems. Its

educational fabric takes us through three distinct tiers:

the first being the introduction of eco-centric

economic processes as a modern occurrence; the

second being the elaborate definitions of "green

economy" and "green growth"; and the third being the

directives for putting these paradigm shifts into

practice.

2 THE MAIN RESULTS AND

FINDINGS

The study also reveals a wealth of metrics and

measurements that shed light on the illusive field of

green growth and the green economy while

establishing crucial links with the overall principles

of sustainable development. At last, in a revelation of

profound wisdom, it presents the European Green

Deal, the most recent masterwork in the

environmental symphony. Utilizing a diverse range of

sources, this essay deconstructs the complex web of

"green economy," "green growth," and "green deal"

concerning "sustainable development goals." (Pearce,

Markandya, & Barbier, 1989). It coordinates a

methodical array of many activities, from the

institutional to the political and governmental. This

research project aims to close the gap between theory

and reality, providing a new angle on the quest for

sustainability.

Evolution of green economic process by green

initiatives:

Our relationship with nature has been vital to human

history. For agriculture and subsistence, we have

utilized natural elements (Jänicke, 2012). But as

urbanization and industrialization grew, so did our

use of nature, which resulted in environmental

deterioration. The rise of free markets and the

Industrial Revolution made this problem worse.

Sustainable development first appeared in the 1960s

as a result of growing environmental concerns

(Georgeson, Maslin, & Poessinouw, 2017). This idea

developed into the "green economy," which

prioritizes the environment, and eco-development.

"Green growth" and "green governance" are two

related concepts that have gained popularity. It is

crucial to preserve the environment and implement

"greening" initiatives that touch on politics, society,

and the economy due to the depletion of natural

resources and the challenges posed by climate change

(Chou, 2021).

"Greening the economy" means moving away

from conventional industrial growth and toward

sustainable development. The conceptual hierarchy,

reveals the interdependence of the green economy

and its alignment with other structures for sustainable

development (Ten Brink, 2011). These ideas came

together during the global financial crisis of 2008–

2011 (AtKisson & AtKisson, 2013; Kahle & Gurel-

Atay, 2013; Megwai, Njie, & Richards, 2016;

Ryszawska, 2013; Szyja, 2015) and are still very

important today. The green economy attracted

political interest throughout the crisis. To advance the

green economy, the United Nations Environmental

Programme (UNEP) suggested "green stimulus

packages" in 2008 (Kahle & Gurel-Atay, 2013). This

idea spread throughout many countries as a recovery

plan. It is crucial to preserve the environment and

implement "greening" initiatives that touch on

politics, society, and the economy (Chou, 2021).

UNEP launched the Green Economy Initiative in

2008, concluding in the 2009 'Global Green New

Deal' report. By 2020, the notion of the green

economy had matured into a guiding force, tackling

economic recovery, poverty reduction, and climate

change. This revolutionary journey gathered traction,

establishing the green economy as a driver for long-

term growth by 2019. It emerged as a resilient beacon

in 2020, integrated into governments' recovery

programs. The year 2021 was a watershed moment,

but it was in 2011-2012 that the green economy

concept took off, including several worldwide

institutions and national teams. Since 2013,

implementation in practice and progress

measurement has gained traction across the fields of

politics, economics, and society (Bąk & Cheba, 2020;

Megwai et al., 2016; OECD, 2011; Rajasekar, 2013;

Union, 2011). In the context of this exciting time, the

UN endorsed the green economy concept with great

force, citing it as a viable way to address issues like

food security, economic recovery, deterioration of the

environment, and threats like climate change, water

and energy scarcity, and environmental degradation.

The publication of UNEP's seminal 2011 Green

Economy Report permanently defined the green

economy and sparked the development of similar

definitions supported by several international

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organizations and research groups. Assessments in

the areas of politics, society, and the economy have

acquired traction (Bąk & Cheba, 2020; Chou, 2021;

Megwai et al., 2016; OECD, 2011; Rajasekar, 2013;

Union, 2011). This development demonstrated the

green economy concept's lasting significance and

revolutionary potential. Numerous worldwide

organizations and national groups, such as the

European Union, the OECD, the World Bank, the UN

Environment Programme (UNEP), UN World

Conferences, and specialist institutions devoted to

green economic concepts, all contributed to this

enthusiasm. Additionally, national organizations

actively investigated and researched the idea of the

"green economy," which led to the creation of

methods for evaluating results and tracking

advancements. Table 1 provides a summary of the

main concepts and ideas that have evolved

chronologically in the green economy.

Table 1: Global events of economic advancements.

Years Milestones

1972 A “Landmark Declaration” highlights the unique importance of our planet at the UN Conference on the

Human Environment.

1987 The World Commission on Environment and Development (WECD) presents a document aristocratic

"Our Common Future," prefiguring a modern era of environmental consciousness

1989 The understanding "Blueprint for a Green Economy," Report 1, charts a path in the direction of

sustainable economic practices.

1991 Constructing upon this foundation, "Blueprint for a Green Economy," Report 2, refines the tactics for

establishing an ecologically sensitive economy.

1992 The Rio Earth Summit, also known as the “UN Conference on Environment and Development”

(UNCED), adopts "Agenda 21," a comprehensive roadmap for global sustainability.

1994 "Blueprint for a Green Economy," Report 3, contributes to the emerging roadmap of environmentally

responsible economic activities.

1997 To review and evaluate the implementation of "Agenda 21" at Rio + 5, the UN General Assembly meets,

reinforcing the international community's commitment to sustainability.

2000 Initiating a new phase of global collaboration towards a sustainable future, the UN Millennium Summit

brings with augur the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

2002 The World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) commemorates Rio + 10, ten years after the

Rio Earth Summit, by looking back at the achievements and establishing new objectives.

2008 UNEP heralded a new age of environmentally sensitive economics with the establishment of the Green

Economy Initiative (GEI) and the ground-breaking Global Green New Deal (GGND).

2009 An important turning point in the worldwide battle against climate change was the UN Climate Change

Conference in Copenhagen.

2010 In Nusa Due, the UNEP Global Ministerial Environmental Forum unveils "A Strategy for Smart and

Sustainable and Inclusive Growth," bringing environmental responsibility and economic advancement

together.

2011 Significant publications started to surface, such as the UNEP Green Economy Report, the OECD's

"Towards Green Growth," and the UNEP and ILO's "Green Jobs," all of which advance the conversation

on inclusive, sustainable growth.

2012 Nations come together in Rio + 20, the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD), to map

out a path for a more sustainable future. Numerous books offer important insights, such as UN DESA's

"A Guidebook to Green Economy" and UNEP's "Measuring Progress Towards a Green Economy."

2013 In the pursuit of sustainable development, the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

(HLPF) represents a significant turning point. In the direction of a uniform approach to green

development indicators, the Green Development Knowledge Platform (GGKP) is making progress.

2014 To assist countries in pursuing environmentally conscious policies, UNEP emphasizes the use of

indicators for green economy policymaking.

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2015 An ambitious set of goals for global sustainability, "Transforming Our World: the 2030 Agenda for

Sustainable Development" presents the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

2016 By measuring inclusive green growth at the national level, the Green Growth Knowledge Platform aims

to further our comprehension of sustainable development.

2017 While PAGE (Partnership for Action on Green Economy) concentrates on the implementation of green

economy progress assessment, the OECD introduces Green Growth Indicators.

2019 The European Commission presents its ambitious New European Green Deal Strategy, laying the

groundwork for a Europe that is more ecologically conscious and sustainable.

The European Union's contribution to the

development of sustainable development gained

momentum in the run-up to the 2012 Rio + 20 summit

when it defined the green economy as "an economy

that is low-carbon, resource-efficient, and promotes

economic growth, job creation, and the elimination of

poverty while investing in and protecting the natural

capital necessary for the sustained existence of our

planet." It embodies social inclusion, resource

efficiency, and low-carbon behaviors (Martin et al.,

2012; Pięta, 2019). The Europe 2020 Strategy, which

emphasized the significance of greening the economy

and putting sustainable development at its center,

encompassing the economy, surroundings, and social

aspects, further solidified the European Commission's

commitment to the green economy.

Describing Green Economy, Green Growth, and

Low-Carbon Development:

The reduction of environmental dangers, the

management of biodiversity, and the pursuit of

societal integration and economic efficiency are all

essential components of the green economy.

Realizing this idea, which inevitably fosters

economic efficiency and growth, depends critically

on investments to minimize harmful emissions and

the propagation of pro-ecological habits. The idea of

"green growth," which rose to popularity during the

2008–2011 global financial crisis, is associated with

the green economy. Incorporating green aspects into

the economy and combining short-term interventions

with a long-term sustainable prosperity commitment

constitute green growth, which provides an

alternative strategy for economic recovery (Van Der

Ploeg & Withagen, 2013). As we continue our

discussion, Table 2 provides detailed definitions of

the terms "green growth," "green economy," and

"low-carbon economy."

Table 2: The evolution of sustainable development.

Type Organization Meaning

Green Economy

UNEP (2011)

The definition of the green economy is one that significantly lowers

environmental dangers and ecological scarcities while enhancing social

fairness and human well-being.

UNCTAD (2011)

Believes that the green economy will play a key role in achieving

sustainable development, which is defined as increased human well-

being, decreased inequality, and the avoidance of major environmental

dangers and shortages for coming generations.

International Chamber

of Commerce's Green

Economy Task Force

Highlights the relationship that exists between environmental

sustainability and economic growth, which promotes advancement and

social development.

EEA (2013)

Defines the green economy as a harmonious system of economic,

social, and environmental advances and regulations that enable society

to make effective use of its resources. This strategy protects the natural

systems that support human life while improving human well-being on

an inclusive basis.

Green Growth

OECD (2011)

Defines "green growth" as the deliberate pursuit of economic

expansion and development while making sure that natural resources

continue to be reliable sources of necessary resources and

environmental services that support ongoing growth and the creation of

new economic opportunities.

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World Bank (2012) Presents green growth as a plan to combat climate catastrophe and

continue economic growth and job creation, both of which are essential

for reducing poverty in the face of growing resource restrictions.

UN ESCAP (2012) Green growth is clean, efficient growth that takes into consideration

natural dangers, the role that environmental management and natural

capital play in preventing physical disasters, and the reduction of

ollution and environmental dama

Low carbon

development

FGG (2011) Focuses on climate-resilient development and low-carbon

development as a strategy that emphasizes reducing the use of fossil

fuels as the en

ine for develo

ment.

Table 3: Exploring Varied Perspectives: Traits of Green Economy and Green Growth across Organizational Reports.

Organization/

Authors

Title Key Definition Measurement Strengths Limitations

European

Commission

Europe 2020: a

strategy for smart,

sustainable and

inclusive growth"

(2010)

Identifies the green

economy as a vital

element of equitable,

sustainable, and wise

growth.

uses indicators at the

national and EU

levels for measuring

focuses on

sustainability and

inclusion

Might not cover all aspects of

the green economy.

OECD “Towards green

growth" (2011)

Places flexible and

resource-efficient

economic policy at the

centre of green growth.

Creates 30 green

growth indicators for

the OECD draws

attention to dynamic

and resource-efficient

economies.

conveys a great sense of

confidence over the prospects

for green growth

UNEP “Towards a green

economy" (2011)

Claims that shifting to a

green economy may be

lucrative by striking a

balance between

environmental

preservation and

economic

rowth.

Suggests indicators

for knowledgeable

decision-making and

policy proposal

It calls into question the

traditional use of GDP for

appraisal. There are no unique

ideas, and the emphasis is on

mainstream sustainability.

HM Government Enabling the

transition to a green

economy" (2011)

Defines the benefits of

the green economy to

the UK economy, with

an emphasis on foreign

market

ros

ects.

Demands government

information on

climate change and

resource threats.

Consistent with compelling

economic reasons for climate

action. Does not handle social

issues or regulations properly.

World Bank “Inclusive green

growth" (2012)

Supports inclusive

green growth as the

road to long-term

development, pushing

for green policies to

have an impact on

GDP.

“Incorporates

environmental factors

into GDP

measurement”

Recognizes the significance

of combining environmental

and economic considerations.

Limits viewpoints by not

exploring alternate solutions.

GGKP (Global

Green Growth

Knowledge

Partnership)

Moving towards a

common approach on

green growth

indicators" (2013)

Aims to establish a

common approach for

green growth indicators,

highlighting their

commonality.

Focuses on

communication needs

rather than monitoring

Adopts OECD headline

metrics and thinks about

wealth accounting. It is

possible to neglect various

definitions of green growth

and focus just on natural

assets as inputs to production.

Scholars from many academic institutions have

made substantial contributions to our knowledge of

green growth and the green economy, going beyond

the definitions offered by international organizations.

Cato et al. stressed the significance of evaluating

economic growth in terms of total well-being and

quality of the environment in addition to GDP

expansion (Cato, 2009; Jackson & Victor, 2011).

They emphasized how difficult it is to create

development policies that take into account all of the

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interrelated factors in this situation. The global green

economy demands significant structural changes,

including adjustments to resource usage,

manufacturing techniques, consumer behaviour, and

environmental protection policies, in addition to GDP

growth via green stimulus (Schmalensee, 2012).

The notions of green growth and the green economy

acquired significant importance in the context of the

swift changes observed in many developing countries

as well as in Central and Eastern Europe at the

beginning of the 20th and 21st centuries (Pelling,

O’Brien, & Matyas, 2015). In addition to overhauling

the social and economic structures, this

transformation entails modifying them to satisfy the

objectives of sustainable development and

environmental sustainability. Green transformation is

the process of reorganizing current systems in

creative ways that are based on sustainable

development principles. These systems include

economic structures, governance structures, and

stakeholder roles. From a practical standpoint, the

green economy consists of several components, such

as eco-friendly investments, sustainable sectors, eco-

friendly goods, eco-friendly taxation, eco-friendly

employment, and eco-conscious consumers (Szyja,

2015). All of these elements work together to lessen

environmental impact, preserve resources, and

promote social and economic development. Many

different players, including companies, individuals,

governments, and international organizations, are

accountable for putting a green economy into action.

As seen in Table 3, these ideas might not provide

universally applicable answers and might even have

some built-in flaws, but they nevertheless offer a vital

route toward a future marked by unique and

revolutionary ideas that are more ecologically

conscious and sustainableClaims that shifting to a

green economy may be lucrative by striking a balance

between environmental preservation and economic

growth. Suggests indicators for knowledgeable

decision-making and policy proposal It calls into

question the traditional use of GDP for appraisal.

There are no unique ideas, and the emphasis is on

mainstream sustainability.

HM Government Enabling the transition to a

green economy" (2011) Defines the benefits of the

green economy to the UK economy, with an emphasis

on foreign market prospects. Demands government

information on climate change and resource threats.

Consistent with compelling economic reasons

for climate action. Does not handle social issues or

regulations properly.

World Bank “Inclusive green growth" (2012)

Supports inclusive green growth as the road to

long-term development, pushing for green policies to

have an impact on GDP. “Incorporates

environmental factors into GDP measurement”

Recognizes the significance of combining

environmental and economic considerations. Limits

viewpoints by not exploring alternate solutions.

GGKP (Global Green Growth Knowledge

Partnership) Moving towards a common approach

on green growth indicators" (2013) Aims to

establish a common approach for green growth

indicators, highlighting their commonality. Focuses

on communication needs rather than monitoring

Adopts OECD headline metrics and thinks about

wealth accounting. It is possible to neglect various

definitions of green growth and focus just on natural

assets as inputs to production.

Sustainable development heavily relies on the

interwoven ideas of green growth and the green

economy, which have developed over several

decades. Despite their frequent interchangeability,

they differ in terms of focus. Green growth, which has

numeric foundations in ambitions for development

and population expansion, focuses on alleviating

poverty and satisfying the growing demand for goods

and services. Green growth is defined as seeking

economic progress while actively avoiding resource

depletion and environmental damage. Organizations

such as the World Bank, OECD, GGGI, and UN-

ESCAP have championed green growth. According

to this perspective, environmental investments serve

as accelerators for economic development, protecting

and using natural resources like raw materials,

electricity, and water to enhance human well-being.

It imagines a world were environmental

stewardship and economic progress live peacefully,

advancing wealth while preserving essential natural

systems. Robust information resources, measurement

measures, and evaluation procedures are necessary

for effective green growth strategies that facilitate

national transitions to sustainability and promote

international collaboration (Bąk & Cheba, 2020;

Rajasekar, 2013). Resource efficiency, pollution

reduction, safeguarding the environment, and disaster

avoidance are highlighted by the World Bank as

essential elements, while GGGI views green growth

as a paradigm that goes beyond traditional economic

growth and harmonizes economic advancement with

social inclusion, poverty alleviation, climate

resilience, and sustainable ecosystem management.

This includes biodiversity preservation, climate

change mitigation, and universal resource access

(Bábosik, 2020). Sustainable development's

cornerstone, green growth, is closely related to the

idea of the green economy as a whole, which has

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developed over many years, especially since the early

1970s. The terms "green economy" and "green

growth" are becoming more and more synonymous

over time. The reason for this nomenclature mixing is

the pursuit of an integrated strategy that unifies the

many aspects of sustainable development, which is

closely related to both ideas. Variations in focus

emerge based on the particular elements prioritized in

each domain.

Accelerating Sustainability: Green Economy

Principles

Clarifying the notion was the main goal of the

definition of the "green economy," but it also made

the creation of practical implementation guidelines

and operational plans necessary. Particularly in the

run-up to the Rio+20 Conference, a multitude of

groups engaged in the definition of the green

economy put out a variety of recommendations. The

second edition of the Green Economy Handbook,

published in 2012, included a comprehensive

summary of these suggestions by the United Nations

Department of Economic and Social Affairs

(UNDESA) (Kanianska, 2017). Table 4 provides a

summary of the most widely accepted green

economic tenets and relates them to the core elements

of sustainable development.

Table 4: Green Economy Principles.

Types Green Economy Principles

Economic

Principles

Green economy concepts acknowledge the intrinsic worth of natural capital in the economic

arena. They argue for the incorporation of these concepts into models of economic

development and growth, highlighting the need to internalize externalities. They also support

resource and energy efficiency, as well as the development of respectable jobs, while

highlighting the value of job data.

Environmental

Principles

These environmental principles are concerned with the preservation of biodiversity and

ecosystems. They advocate for investments in and long-term stewardship of natural capital.

They attempt to achieve worldwide environmental sustainability goals while acknowledging

planetary boundaries and ecological restrictions.

Social Principles The social components of the green economy's tenets seek to yield observable advantages,

such as the alleviation of poverty and the enhancement of livelihoods, protection from harm,

and access to necessities. Social inclusion, democratic government, accountability, openness,

and stability are among their top priorities. These ideas also emphasize the significance of

fairness and equity inside and between nations as well as between generations.

The establishment of operational strategies and

cooperative efforts have been necessary for the

definition and execution of the green economy.

Several groups made recommendations on the tenets

of the green economy before the Rio+20 Conference.

Compiling these suggestions with sustainable

development features, the United Nations

Department of Economic and Social Affairs

(UNDESA) organized them in its 2012 Green

Economy Handbook (Kanianska, 2017). These

values, which cover justice, inclusion, sustainability,

and other topics, offer a framework that is adaptable

to the needs of green economy initiatives (Bábosik,

2020). A joint UNDESA, UNEP, and research

UNDESA and UNCTAD (2011) provided a thorough

analysis of the shift to a green economy, highlighting

its benefits, drawbacks, and possible hazards

concerning the objectives of sustainable

development. Difficulties include the idea that the

green economy should completely replace

sustainable development, the way ecologists and

economists understand the term "green economy,"

and the possibility of green protectionist legislation.

Natural capital assessment, green skills, income

distribution, environmentally friendly consumption

and production, regulatory frameworks, and

education are important components of the green

transition (Growth & Countries, 2011). With practical

measures offered at several levels, this transition

seeks to replace the current economic model with a

green economy that fosters social inclusion, growth,

and sustainability (Szyja, 2015). Table 5 illustrates

how these paradigms are changing and highlights the

ongoing search for appropriate indicators and metrics

for green growth and governance despite objections

and conflicting definitions.

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Table 5: Transforming Stages Green Economy.

Stages Entity Key Actions and Initiatives

Low-carbon

economy

Countries Meeting emission reduction objectives. Setting emission limits for machinery

and gadgets. Introduction of the Emission Trading System.

Enterprises Putting low-carbon technology in place.

Investing in low-carbon machinery and vehicles.

Society Purchasing low-carbon automobiles

Increasing the proportion of people who utilize public transportation and bicycles

Greening the

economy

Countries Thermal renovation of public buildings.

Creation of renewable energy sources.

Providing financial support for environmental investments.

Subsidies for green automobiles.

Employing green public procurement processes.

Enterprises Modernizing manufacturing plants.

Putting in place environmental management systems.

Extending the variety of environmentally friendly items.

Making green jobs available.

Society Thermal retrofitting of residential structures.

Purchasing environmentally friendly goods and services.

Green

economy

Countries Putting green tax policies into action.

Increasing the proportion of renewable energy in total energy consumption.

Creating environmentally friendly transportation.

Using industrial strategy to focus on green sectors.

Imposing constraints and controls on trash creation.

Enterprises Getting to zero-emission production.

The majority of ecological products and services.

Makin

reen

obs available

Society Implementing green building methods, such as greenhouses

Creating micro-electric power plants

Installing solar panels.

The research investigates the "greening" of

development rhetoric, concentrating on terms such as

the green economy, green growth, and the European

Green Deal in the context of sustainable development

goals. It focuses on how the global financial crisis

from 2008 to 2011 influenced the establishment of a

green economy and green growth principles, stressing

resource efficiency, environmental preservation, and

social inclusion. Further, recognizing the value of

natural capital, encouraging resource efficiency,

maintaining biodiversity, and decreasing poverty are

all key aspects of the green economy. These ideas

serve as a foundation for green economy projects and

policies. The research emphasizes how crucial it is to

have strong information sources, measuring

measures, and assessment techniques to successfully

execute the concepts of green growth and the green

economy, which should support sustainable

development rather than displace it. All things

considered, the research provides a thorough

understanding of how these ideas have developed and

interacted with one another, highlighting their

importance in building a sustainable and ecologically

conscious future.

3 CONCLUSION

The paper explores the revolutionary journey of ideas

like the green economy, green growth, and the

European Green Deal in the context of the changing

development discourse, highlighting their critical

significance in accomplishing sustainable

development goals. This tour follows the transition

throughout time from humanity's fundamental

relationship with nature to the current need to strike a

balance between economic aspirations and

environmental care. This necessity gives rise to the

green economy, which encourages resource

efficiency, environmental protection, and poverty

reduction. The study emphasizes the significant

effects of the global financial crisis that occurred

between 2008 and 2011, which sparked green

economic methods and brought attention to the

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pressing need for eco-centric solutions. A recent

landmark, the European Green Deal emphasizes the

interdependence of economic, social, and

environmental goals by coordinating local efforts

with global goals. Key findings underscore the

importance of flexible principles guiding the green

economy, robust measurement metrics, and a holistic

approach that complements, rather than replaces, the

broader concept of sustainable development. In

conclusion, the study offers a comprehensive

perspective on the evolution and interplay of these

concepts, emphasizing their significance in shaping a

sustainable and environmentally responsible future,

while highlighting the challenges that necessitate

innovative solutions and collaborative efforts.

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