This study identifies a number of green fiscal reforms in the energy and transport sectors which can create additional fiscal space for green investments. In particular, the study proposes a reform of energy
This working paper provides an overview of the current status of green fiscal policy (GFP) in Kenya, key challenges and opportunities for further green fiscal policy reforms. The paper also reviews government revenues
This study explores the financial cost of providing subsidies to the coal industry in addition to the cost of externalities from coal use. It also discusses the extent to which
This paper presents an overview of the cost of promoting investment in coal in the form of subsidies, including the external costs of coal use (including environmental and health costs).
In October 2014, the Indian government announced a formal end to diesel price regulation. This removal of diesel subsidies, although not yet accompanied by comprehensive price decontrol, represents an important milestone
In January 2015, the Indonesian government introduced a new pricing system for gasoline and diesel fuel. While this will result in large fiscal savings, it will also result in higher average
In July 2014, Egypt introduced long-awaited energy subsidy cuts. These had been in the pipeline for over five years, but repeatedly delayed. This paper seeks to outline the background to
The paper explores the current status of fossil fuel subsidies and renewable energy in five Middle East and North African (MENA) countries – Egypt, Jordon, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia. For each
This study for the European Commission (DG Environment) identifies and examines cases of environmentally harmful subsidies (EHS) across a range of environmental sectors and issues in EU Member States. The study also analyses examples
This study by IEEP provides an overview of experiences with carbon and energy taxes in a number of OECD countries. Through this examination of international experiences, it aims to provide insights
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