Inclusive Green Growth as a Policy Framework for Operationalizing Sustainable Development Goals through the Triple Bottom Line

Inclusive Green Growth (IGG) provides a comprehensive framework for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the form of a triple bottom line (TBL) of economic, environmental and social dimensions. This paper systematically reviews 58 peer-reviewed articles to highlight the role of IGG in achieving the SDGs and identifies gaps in existing research. The findings from this study show that IGG strengthens economic dimensions, especially SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth), SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure), and environmental dimensions, especially SDG 13 (climate action). However, IGG still fails to address social dimensions such as inclusion, governance and equity, and the imbalance in this area is very evident. The bibliometric results show that China leads IGG research on the SDGs; however, interregional and interdisciplinary collaborations remain insufficient. Therefore, attention to governance mechanisms, social inclusion, and strengthening pluralism are essential for balancing the three fundamental pillars of sustainable development. Thus, the present study not only outlines a comprehensive framework for IGG and highlights research gaps in this area, but also proposes a roadmap for enhancing the role of IGG in achieving sustainable and equitable global development.