World Must Move From Pledges to Actual Green Recovery Spending
In the wake of a once-in-a-generation pandemic and economic crisis, spending on green recoveries is less than an average year’s worth of subsidies on fossil fuels. March 2021 marked the
In the wake of a once-in-a-generation pandemic and economic crisis, spending on green recoveries is less than an average year’s worth of subsidies on fossil fuels. March 2021 marked the
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are planning to launch a platform to advise poor countries on funding climate and conservation activities, amid a broader push that could
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales picked up speed in the first quarter, but more government action is needed on charging stations and fossil-fuel vehicle bans to keep the momentum going,
French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire and German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz unveiled their national recovery and resilience plans at a joint press conference Tuesday (27 April) ahead of the
In an upcoming new report, The Asia Foundation and Vivid Economics identify opportunities and propose realistic measures for the governments of China, India, Japan, and Korea to make their stimulus
The world’s 50 largest economies have pledged to spend trillions of dollars on post-pandemic recovery initiatives, estimated to total $14.6 trillion. While these sums will help to protect and create
On April 22 and 23, President Biden hosted a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate. Shortly before the summit, the United States announced a plan to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions
Governments need to tailor their financial support to citizens and organizations in response to COVID-19. The IMF recommends targeted support to vulnerable houses and focused support to viable firms. Support
THEODOROS ZACHARIADIS, NESTOR FYLAKTOS, ELIAS GIANNAKIS, CONSTANTINOS TALIOTIS, MARIOS KARMELLOS, MARK HOWELLS, WILL BLYTH, STÉPHANE HALLEGATTE Everybody agrees that a strong policy response to COVID-19 is and will be needed.
Are we building back better? An online UNEP-Oxford panel discussion with leaders from key countries and international institutions.with the support of WEDNESDAY 10TH MARCH 2021Key questions for a sustainable and
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