The 2022 OECD Survey on Green Budgeting (referred to as “the 2022 Survey” hereinafter) is based on the four building blocks in the OECD Green Budgeting Framework: 1) institutional arrangements; 2) methods and tools; 3) accountability; and 4) the enabling environment in budgeting.
In 2020, the OECD conducted a survey on green budgeting practices in collaboration with the European Commission. The 2022 OECD Survey Methodology builds on the 2020 Survey but has been strengthened to include the latest green budgeting practices adopted by OECD countries.
Data, results and figures presented in this publication are from country responses to the 2022 OECD Survey on Green Budgeting, which was distributed to all 38 OECD countries. Respondents were predominantly senior budget officials from central budget authorities. Responses draw upon self-reporting by governments and represent the country’s own assessment of current practices and procedures in central/federal government as of 30 June 2022. The publication does not include developments that have occurred since then.
Responses were received from 36 OECD countries.1 The OECD Secretariat undertook a data cleaning process from September to December 2022. The process checked the internal and external consistency in the survey responses. During the review process, countries were invited to clarify and verify any substantial changes from the data submitted, including potential inconsistencies. Preliminary survey findings and the 2022 OECD Green Budgeting Index were presented and discussed at the meeting of the OECD Paris Collaborative on Green Budgeting in November 2022.
This report includes the 2022 OECD Green Budgeting Index and Survey Methodology. The methodology is designed to show the use of green budgeting practices in OECD countries. It does not assess the effectiveness of the practices or the amount of money that is allocated to green initiatives within budgets. The 2022 OECD Green Budgeting Index and Survey Methodology allows countries to examine the data and results to identify cross-country comparisons and areas for improvement within existing budget practices.