Pacific islands make lonely case for carbon price on shipping
2021-06-21
Pacific Islands called for a price on shipping pollution, tepid support from European nations
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News, indicators and facts of the work of the Green Fiscal Policy Network and our partners in the Netherlands.
P4G Seoul Summit unites world leaders for inclusive green recovery, serves as stepping stone for next climate COP
2021-06-14
P4G Seoul Summit wrapped up on May 31, proclaiming global inclusive green growth in Seoul Declaration. The Summit called for global cooperation in climate change response;
Dirty Subsidies: How Europe sabotages its climate goals (Investigate Europe)
2020-07-06
2020 was supposed to be the year the EU would launch its ambitious plan to tackle the climate crisis. But why does Europe sabotage its
Nine EU countries ask for an aviation carbon tax
2019-11-22
11 November 2019: In a joint statement, the Ministers of Finance of the Netherlands, Germany, France, Sweden, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark and Bulgaria asked the
Netherlands puts forward €5 billion in new clean energy subsidies
2019-11-04
29 October 2019: The Netherlands has launched the latest round of its renewable energy subsidy programme SDE+ this week, with a budget to the tune
Dutch Government push for EU-Wide Aviation Tax
2019-06-18
Inspiring action from the Dutch government that, given the absence of an agreement at the European Union level, will seek agreement to impose a tax
EU must not blindly sign up to a weak aviation carbon market
2018-12-05
14.11.2018 – As countries negotiate rules for offsetting airline emissions in Montreal, the EU should reserve its right to impose stronger regional policies. Replacing the EU
40% of EU budget should be dedicated to greening the economy
2018-11-19
09.11.2018 – According to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), an EU advisory body, the EU’s next multi-annual budget (2021-2027) should dedicate 40% of spending
Dutch climate ruling may see EUR 4 power price surge
2018-10-31
26.10.2018 – Exiting coal or introducing a carbon price floor to reduce Dutch emissions in line with a recent court ruling could see a near term
Road charges in the EU: a fairer and environmentally friendlier system
2018-10-31
25.10.2018 – The European Parliament voted in favor of new rules on road use charges in the EU to guarantee equal treatment of road users and
