Uruguay

Uruguay is recognised in Latin America for its high human development, institutional stability and inclusive social policies. Building on this foundation, the government has integrated sustainable and green development into core economic strategies, promoting equality, environmental protection and economic diversification. However, the country’s open economy remains vulnerable to global market shifts, with exports continuing to depend heavily on resource intensive agriculture and livestock.

In response, Uruguay has advanced the green economy agenda by embedding sustainability into national planning and policy frameworks, supporting income growth, equitable wealth distribution, job creation, poverty reduction and environmental protection. Within this vision, circular economy has become a central pillar, with national plans and projects promoting material reuse, energy recovery from waste and improved resource efficiency. In 2024, the government launched the National Strategy for Circular Economy, consolidating circularity within Uruguay’s sustainable development agenda.

Uruguay’s green economic transformation has been advanced through strong collaboration across national counterparts, including the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Uruguayan Agency for International Cooperation, and the Office of Planning and Budget.