UN PAGE - Partnership for Action on Green Economy

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Collaborative initiative of UNEP, UNDP, ILO, UNIDO, and UNITAR supporting circular economy transformations including national circular economy strategies in developing countries.

Source: https://un-page.org/news/transforming-industries-through-circular-economy

Funding Details

Funder: UN PAGE - Partnership for Action on Green Economy (UNEP, UNDP, ILO, UNIDO, UNITAR)
Funding Goal: Supporting developing countries in transitioning to inclusive green and circular economies through coordinated UN agency support, policy advice, capacity building, and analytical tools.
Funding Amount: Over $111.6 million in total contributions from 2013-2024 from 8 funding partners. Individual country allocations not publicly specified. Funding is channeled through the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office.
How to Apply: PAGE is demand-driven: national governments formally request PAGE support. There is no open call for proposals for external organizations. The 5 UN agencies then coordinate to provide tailored technical assistance, policy advice, and capacity building to approved partner countries. Currently 22 countries are partners, with 66 having requested support.
Target Region: Global (developing and emerging economies) - current partners include countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe
Official Page: https://un-page.org/about-page/
Last Checked: 2026-03-11 19:24

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Applicant must be a national government or government ministry requesting PAGE support
Country must be a developing or emerging economy seeking green economy transition support
Country must demonstrate political commitment to inclusive green economy at national level

Project Scope

Focus must align with PAGE thematic areas: green industrial policy, circular economy, green jobs, or sustainable development planning
Activities must integrate with national planning frameworks and policy processes

Required Documents

Formal country engagement request through PAGE application process required

Summary

The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) is a collaborative initiative of five UN agencies — UNEP, UNDP, ILO, UNIDO, and UNITAR — launched in 2013 following the Rio+20 conference. Its mission is to put sustainability at the heart of global economic policymaking, helping countries transition toward just, circular, and green economies. PAGE has received over $111 million in contributions since 2013, primarily from Germany, the European Union, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Finland, and Switzerland. PAGE operates as a demand-driven, government-to-government partnership. Countries formally request PAGE support, and the initiative then provides tailored policy advice, capacity building, and analytical tools integrated with national planning frameworks. Currently 22 partner countries participate (including Argentina, Brazil, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Peru, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Thailand, and others), with 66 countries having requested support. The program funds activities through a pooled financing arrangement administered by the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office. Importantly, PAGE is not a traditional grant program with open calls for proposals from NGOs or civil society organizations. It works at the national government level, providing technical assistance and capacity building to help countries develop green economy strategies, including circular economy policies for industrial transformation. The linked article specifically describes PAGE's Green Industry Summer School, which gathered policymakers and industry leaders to explore circular economy strategies.

Historical Context

Launched in 2013 following the Rio+20 conference. Has grown from initial partner countries to 22 partners as of current reporting. The 3rd PAGE Green Industry Summer School was held July 30 - August 2 in Vienna, gathering participants from over 30 nations. Total contributions have reached $111.6 million over 2013-2024.

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Multi-agency UN partnership supporting national circular economy strategies

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