Growing concern for sustainable development has renewed interest in the psychological factors that encourage green entrepreneurship. This review examines how biospheric values, broader personal value systems, self‑efficacy, and Afrocentric perspectives influence environmentally responsible entrepreneurial intentions and practices. Drawing on literature from psychology, sustainability studies, and African‑centred scholarship, the study maps key debates and highlights areas that remain underexplored. The review employed Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping framework, adapted for qualitative synthesis. Literature was sourced from Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Sabinet, and Google Scholar, covering 2000–2025. Inclusion criteria focused on peer‑reviewed articles and book chapters addressing psychological or cultural dimensions of green entrepreneurship, while exclusion criteria removed studies limited to economic or technological aspects. Braun and Clarke’s six‑phase thematic analysis was applied to identify and refine themes, and Tracy’s Big Eight Tent Criteria guided the evaluation of qualitative rigour. Findings indicate that biospheric values play a significant role in motivating individuals to pursue environmentally conscious ventures, strengthened by wider personal commitments. Self‑efficacy emerges as an important factor, enabling intentions to become action. In the African context, Afrocentrism provides a cultural dimension, emphasising communal orientation, indigenous knowledge, and harmony with the environment. The review integrates psychological and cultural strands, pointing to the need for research that captures lived realities and offering insights for policymakers, educators, and practitioners.

Keywords

Green psychology, Biospheric values, Self‑efficacy, Afrocentrism, Sustainability