Fiscal policies for a low carbon and inclusive green economy: The role of fossil fuel subsidy reform

The Green Fiscal Policy Network together with the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) organized a side-event at the UNFCCC COP21 on how fiscal policies, in particular fossil fuel subsidy reform, can support climate objectives. Discussions focused on experiences with fossil fuel subsidy reform, how to better integrate subsidy reform in Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), challenges and the way forward.

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Summary of COP21 side-event