The Green Economy Progress Measurement Framework [3rd Edition]: Accelerating the recovery through the transition towards climate-neutral economies was released by UNEP / PAGE in 2024.
The framework offers an updated methodology for assessing and comparing how countries are progressing toward inclusive, climate-neutral, and resource-efficient economies. It guides policymakers and analysts in measuring green economy outcomes across social, economic, and environmental dimensions.
Key Insights
The third edition refines the methodology, integrating planetary boundary indicators (e.g. greenhouse gas emissions, water, biodiversity) alongside traditional green economy metrics.
It emphasizes progress rather than static levels: measuring change relative to set targets and thresholds, not merely absolute values.
The framework consists of a GEP Index and a Dashboard of Sustainability, combining multiple indicators into a composite measure while still allowing disaggregated insight.
The GEP Index covers dimensions such as economic opportunities, social inclusion, environmental protection, and enabling policy environments.
The Dashboard monitors the sustainability of progress over time, helping detect whether transitions are environmentally sound in the long term.
The framework strengthens transparency and accountability in policymaking by providing a more systematic, multidimensional measure of green economy transitions.
