29 April 2017 – Bangladesh’s government plans to impose a carbon tax in the next fiscal year on polluting sectors. The initiative has been supported by the World Bank and
1 May 2017 – Business tycoon Sir Richard Branson, who founded the British airline Virgin Atlantic more than 30 years ago, said he would support a tax on dirty fuels
1 May 2017 – A California state senator will introduce legislation to replace the state’s troubled cap-and-trade program, and eventually establish one of the highest prices for carbon dioxide in
2 May 2017 – Charles McConnell (Executive Director, Energy and Environment Initiative, Rice University) argues that carbon tax funds should be spent on the technology research needed to transform our
7 April 2017 – The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) held a Special Meeting on International Cooperation in Tax Matters, highlighting strengthened tax systems as a priority for implementing
27 April 2017 – The European Commission has decided to refer Italy to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to apply the national excise duty rate on
Although the vast majority of economists view a carbon tax as an efficient mechanism to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the policy does not enjoy widespread public support. One reason for
Developing growth strategies that promote greener lifestyles requires a good understanding of what factors affect people’s behaviour towards the environment. This OECD publication presents responses from the most recent round
Much has been done over the years to improve fisheries management in OECD countries. Ongoing problems of over-fishing, overcapacity and the economic crisis intensify the need for reform. Although there
This workbook by the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) argues that a new investment and fiscal policy paradigm is required that better incorporates the economic value and financial benefits of biodiversity
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