Blogs
The Distributional Effects of Carbon Taxation: Lessons from the French Yellow Vests Movement
In 2018, an increase in France’s carbon tax rated sparked the Yellow Vests protests. This piece investigates what the distributional effects would have been if the French government had instead redistributed tax revenues through equal lump-sum transfers.
De-risking circular economy investments through fiscal policy support
The circular economy (CE) stimulates frugal and efficient use of resources by designing out waste and maintaining value of goods and materials through regenerative business practices. Finance volumes favour the less complex linear business model, but change is underway.
Smarter Farm Subsidies Can Drive Ecosystem Restoration
Every year, governments give out $700 billion in agricultural subsidies globally. Though well-intentioned, these farm subsidies sometimes work against their core goal: boosting crop yields and farmer incomes while developing rural areas.
Innovative financing mechanism for blue economy projects
This blog is based on a research paper published in “Marine Policy”. The authors suggest that the financing of the blue economy need to be specifically targeted for both public sector promoted large impact projects and individual private sector initiatives through the establishment of customized financing facilities.
A Proposal to Scale Up Global Carbon Pricing
Between one quarter and one half. That’s how much carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases must fall over the next decade to keep alive the goal of restricting global warming to below 2°C. The fastest and most practical way to achieve this is by creating an international carbon price floor arrangement.
Investing in Natural Capital for a Greener and Fairer Recovery
COVID-19 has forced the global economic system to a near-standstill. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reorient our economy towards a greener, fairer future by investing in natural capital. Yet, so far, governments have dedicated less than 3% of COVID recovery spending to natural capital investments.
