Improving the efficiency and sustainability of both the global economy and national economies is closely linked to the transition towards sustainable development and the wider adoption of green economy principles. In recent years, the green economy has gained increasing importance as a development approach that seeks to combine economic growth with environmental protection and social well-being. This article examines how the factors associated with the transition to a green economy may affect the level of social protection and the overall well-being of the population. The main objective of the study is to explore the relationship between the development of the green economy and improvements in social security, social protection and quality of life. Achieving this objective requires an understanding of the potential challenges and barriers that may arise when attempting to balance the environmental and social goals of sustainable development. A successful transition to a green economy should therefore consider not only environmental priorities but also their implications for employment, income, health, social security and living conditions. In this regard, the development of green economic policies can play an important role in improving people's quality of life while supporting long-term environmental sustainability.