This paper by Thomas Covert, Michael Greenstone and Christopher Knittel published in the Journal of Economic Perspectives suggests that technology-driven cost reductions in fossil fuels will lead us to continue
Carbon taxes are a critical regulatory mechanism for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A carbon tax directly sets a price on emissions, either as an output tax on producers of fossil
Developing growth strategies that promote greener lifestyles requires a good understanding of what factors affect people’s behaviour towards the environment. This OECD publication presents responses from the most recent round
Much has been done over the years to improve fisheries management in OECD countries. Ongoing problems of over-fishing, overcapacity and the economic crisis intensify the need for reform. Although there
This workbook by the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) argues that a new investment and fiscal policy paradigm is required that better incorporates the economic value and financial benefits of biodiversity
This guide by the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) outlines some basic concepts to mobilise resources for biodiversity finance and describes how tax incentives, the removal of harmful subsidies and other
Recent years have seen renewed and growing interest in carbon taxes that put a price on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This Guide by the Partnership for Market Readiness (PMR) provides
It has been nearly three years since the collapse in global oil prices and there have been mixed outcomes for countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). While
This paper by Tyeler Matsuo and Tobias S Schmidt published in Environmental Research Letters (Volume 12, Number 1) proposes that ‘hybrid’ policies that package fossil fuel subsidy reform with low-carbon
Turning the Paris Agreement’s greenhouse gas emissions pledges into domestic policies is the next challenge for governments. This paper by Stefano Carattini, Andrea Baranzini, Philippe Thalmann, Frédéric Varone and Frank Vöhringe explores the acceptability of
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