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Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)


What is Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)?


  • The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) is a joint green initiatives of five UN agencies – UN Environment, International Labour Organization (ILO), UN Development Programme (UNDP), UN Industrial Development Organization(UNIDO), and UN Institute for Training and Research.
  • PAGE was launched in 2013 as a response to the call at Rio+20 to support those countries wishing to embark on greener and more inclusive growth trajectories. 

Objective of the PAGE

  • To put sustainability at the heart of economic policies and practices to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;
  • To supports nations and regions in re-framing economic policies and practices around sustainability to foster economic growth, create income and jobs, reduce poverty and inequality, and strengthen the ecological foundations of their economies. 
  • PAGE together five UN agencies can offer integrated and holistic support to countries on inclusive green economy, ensuring coherence and avoiding duplication.
  • PAGE represents a mechanism to coordinate UN action on green economy; and 
  • To assist countries in achieving and monitoring the emerging Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 8: "Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.” 

Background of the PAGE


  • In 2012, Rio+20 (the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development) was held in Brazil. 
  • The conference’s outcome document entitled The Future We Want was a call to action for governments, business and the UN alike to support countries interested in transition to a green economy. 
  • PAGE was created as the UN’s direct response to this call of action. Four UN organizations, including ILO, UN Environment, UNIDO and UNITAR initially joined forces to be able to provide countries with broad and tailored support.
  • UNDP joined the partnership in 2014, further increasing the partnership’s capabilities. 
  • The five agencies have previously undertaken joint green initiatives. However, this is the first time that all five partners have come together to coordinate their support, expertise and resources at the national level. 



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