Over the past years, PAGE has established close collaboration with UN Resident Coordinator Offices and UN Country Teams to provide economic expertise and policy advice on green economy principles, enhancing global understanding, and leverage the UN System for green economic transformation.

The interview series “Keeping up with the United Nations” raises awareness on these fruitful collaborations at the country level and global level.

PAGE began its work in Peru in 2014, focusing on the efficient use of resources, enhancing environmental quality, and creating green jobs. Since then, PAGE has supported integrating green growth into national planning, implementing policies related to green sectors and themes, and strengthening both individual and institutional capacities to foster lasting change.

By 2023, Peru approved strategic plans for sustainable development, focusing on competitiveness and a green economy. While Peru experiences a high political turnover, green initiatives continued to promote green jobs, entrepreneurship, and industry, aiming for inclusive green growth and capacity building among public servants.

Luz Fernández Garcia works with the United Nations in Peru as Head of Office for the Resident Coordinator’s Office. She coordinates the work of UN agencies in the country, ensuring their support aligns with national development priorities, the 2030 Agenda, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

She holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) and has over 15 years of experience working with the private sector, civil society organizations, and multilateral institutions. Her expertise includes designing, monitoring, and evaluating socio-environmental projects and analyzing climate policies in developing countries.

In this interview, she tells us more about Peru’s priorities to transition towards a more circular and inclusive economy, providing an overview of current trends in the country.

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