Rohepöördega

Rohepöördega is the instrumental form of the Estonian term rohepööre, commonly translated as the green transition. The expression is used to refer to policies, strategies, initiatives, and perspectives that aim to transform the economy and society toward low‑carbon, sustainable development.

Linguistic notes: rohepööre derives from rohe ('green') and pöör ('turn/shift'), and rohepöördega uses the instrumental suffix -ga to indicate 'with the green transition' or 'as part of the green transition.'

Context and scope: In Estonian policy and media discourse, rohepöördega is frequently linked with climate neutrality goals, decarbonization of energy, renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency, sustainable transport, and circular economy. It is used to describe both goals and the concrete measures intended to achieve them.

Relation to EU and national policy: The term often appears in discussions of the European Green Deal and national climate programs, where rohepöördega describes the direction and policy mix required to meet emissions targets.

Criticism and challenges: Advocates emphasize investment, innovation, and fair transition, while critics point to costs, implementation complexity, and regional disparities.