Category: News and Blogs

8 June 2018 – This blog post sets out five ways the IMF helps countries move forward with their commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement. Read the full blog post

4 June 2018 – G7 countries (and others around the world) are in the early stages of an energy transition – including, in some areas, a shift away from the

22 May 2018 – EU Member States approved a set of ambitious measures to make EU waste legislation fit for the future, as part of the EU’s wider circular economy

16 April 2018 – Those responsible for climate change should pay a greater share, said UK shadow climate minister, as Vanuatu lobbies the Commonwealth to support a ‘climate damages tax’

5 April 2018 – The Nordic Council of Ministers released a report examining the potential of policy instruments to support a transition towards a circular economy. The report focuses on

29 March 2018 – The European Commission hosted a High-Level Conference on Financing Sustainable Growth to advance discussion on the Action Plan on Sustainable Finance. The Action Plan presents a

23 March 2018 – President of the EU Commission stressed the importance of the financial sector in the transition towards a low-carbon economy at a conference on sustainable finance. This

The Economy Division at UN Environment is hiring a consultant to support its work on green fiscal policy. The deadline for applications is 13 June 2018. For further details please

This blog post by Miria Pigato discusses the central role of finance ministers in implementing country commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement. Read the full blog post on the World