Blogs
Carbon Taxes Are Key To Stop Deforestation
Science tells us that humanity has about a decade to reverse course and avoid a worst-case climate scenario. A carbon tax in tropical countries would
How price policies in fisheries could contribute to fishery resources sustainability
This blog discusses price instruments in fishery regulation to ensure sustainability of fishery resources. We focus on economic instruments and price-based instruments including tax policies
How Reforming Fossil Fuel Subsidies Can Go Wrong: A lesson from Ecuador
There’s no question that abandoning fossil fuel subsidies will benefit the economy and the planet, but as protests in Ecuador show, reforms require careful design
Green fiscal policies for a sustainable and resilient COVID-19 recovery
COVID-19 has changed our lives. The pandemic has exposed the many fragilities of our economies, and deepened existing inequalities, while highlighting the need for resilience,
How carbon prices could ensure equitable sustainable development
Effective climate change mitigation measures, such as carbon pricing or reforming fossil fuel subsidies, are often perceived to undermine inclusive economic development and are, thus,
A Big Push for Brazil: coordinated investments for a sustainable development path
A recent ECLAC report highlights that the massive investments required for a shift to a resilient, low carbon, sustainable economic model could be a ‘Big
