Salar Basiri , Seyed Hossein Alavi , Elham Aliniadoun , Toktam Parhizkarkhadiv , Mehri Houshyaramiri , Mehdi Farzpourmachiani

The Role of Green Entrepreneurship in Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals

Introduction

The role of green entrepreneurship in achievement of sustainable development goals. Uncover the role of green entrepreneurship in achieving Sustainable Development Goals. This review synthesizes research on GE's mechanisms, impacts, and enabling conditions to accelerate SDG progress.

Abstract

Green entrepreneurship new and growing companies that create environmental value alongside economic and social value is moving from the margin of policy and research to the mainstream of strategies to sustainable development. This review synthesizes recent theoretical and empirical contributions to the role of green entrepreneurship (GE) in the contribution to the 2030 Agenda's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with focus on mechanisms, effects, and enabling conditions. We discuss definitional accuracy with respect to sustainable and environmental entrepreneurship; map GE pathways to specific SDGs; amalgamate evidence on effects (including mixed findings); examine the functions of ecosystems, funds, regulation, human assets, and culture; and suggest measurement techniques and testing requirements. While robust evidence links GE with progress in SDGs that include clean energy (SDG 7), responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), industry and innovation (SDG 9), decent work and growth (SDG 8), and climate action (SDG 13), environmental impacts depend on context and policy design in terms of direction and strength. The review is succeeded by a pragmatic scorecard and agenda for researchers and policymakers to accelerate GE's role in the SDGs.

Review

This review paper, "The Role of Green Entrepreneurship in Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals," addresses a critical and increasingly pertinent area within contemporary sustainability discourse. It positions green entrepreneurship (GE) as a pivotal strategy moving into the mainstream for achieving sustainable development, effectively synthesizing recent theoretical and empirical contributions. The work meticulously explores the mechanisms, effects, and enabling conditions through which GE contributes to the 2030 Agenda's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), offering a comprehensive overview of this burgeoning field. The authors undertake a multifaceted analysis, beginning with a discussion on definitional accuracy, distinguishing GE from related concepts like sustainable and environmental entrepreneurship. A significant contribution is the mapping of GE pathways to specific SDGs, providing a clear framework for understanding its impact. The review amalgamates extensive evidence on observed effects, including acknowledging mixed findings, which adds to its balanced perspective. Furthermore, it delves into the critical functions of enabling ecosystems, funding mechanisms, regulatory frameworks, human assets, and cultural factors that influence GE's success. The paper robustly links GE with progress in key SDGs, notably clean energy (SDG 7), responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), industry and innovation (SDG 9), decent work and growth (SDG 8), and climate action (SDG 13), while importantly noting that environmental impacts are contingent on context and policy design. Overall, this review offers a timely and indispensable resource for both researchers and policymakers navigating the complexities of sustainable development. By systematically collating and evaluating existing knowledge, it not only clarifies the current state of understanding regarding GE's contribution to the SDGs but also highlights critical gaps and dependencies. The inclusion of a pragmatic scorecard and a forward-looking agenda for future research and policy actions significantly enhances its utility, providing actionable insights for accelerating GE's role. This paper stands as a valuable contribution, providing a robust foundation for further inquiry and strategic implementation in the pursuit of a sustainable future.

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