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10YFP Highlights Strategic Role of Public Procurement at OECD Forum

July 14, 2025

10YFP Highlights Strategic Role of Public Procurement at OECD Forum

At the OECD Global Public Procurement Forum 2025 last week, Jorge Laguna-Celis and Laetitia Montero from the 10YFP Secretariat joined a high-level panel exploring how governments can use procurement as a lever for the green transition.

Held in Paris, the Forum brought together ministers, senior policymakers, and international experts to address the evolving role of public procurement in tackling today’s most pressing challenges—from climate change and biodiversity loss to social inclusion and economic resilience.

Against this backdrop, participants heard that countries are raising the bar. Regarding the inclusion of climate/environment criteria in public tenders and tools, France is aiming for 100%, Lithuania targets 95%, and Norway now mandates a 30% weighting for such criteria.

However, the panel noted that setting targets isn’t enough. Legal mandates must be matched with strong support systems—training, guidance, and active engagement with suppliers.

The discussion highlighted that green public procurement reforms work best when paired with transparent impact measurement and continuous market dialogue. Tools like ecolabels and modelling methodologies such as SAVi are proving essential for scaling green practices across borders.

The session concluded with a clear message: public procurement is a powerful policy instrument that goes beyond compliance. When strategically implemented, it can accelerate the shift to sustainable consumption and production, foster innovation, and generate long-term value for society and the environment.

More details at UNEP One Planet Network website.

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