Energy
News
Banking on protected areas to promote a green recovery
New study finds that conservation and tourism can go hand in hand, offering recommendations how to make it so
Belgium might introduce new environmental taxes on the airline sector
Environmental taxes on the aviation sector could contribute 1.5 billion euros to the State budget of Belgium.
Scottish Government draws up plan for green recovery from Covid-19
The Scottish Government has put forward a draft policy programme for aligning its economic recovery plans for Covid-19 with its long-term climate, nature and social targets, developed under an agreement with the Scottish Green Party Parliamentary Group.
Reports
Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Asia: Trends, Impacts and Reforms (ADB)
This report by the Asian Development Bank measures the size of subsidies on fossil fuels including direct transfers, tax exemptions, subsidized credit, and losses of state enterprises in India, Indonesia,
International Experiences With LPG Subsidy Reform: Options for Indonesia (IISD)
This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) investigates international experience and best practice on how to reform LPG subsidies and lessons for Indonesia.
Green Revenues for Green Energy: Environmental fiscal reform for renewable energy technology deployment in China (IISD and CNREC)
This report by the China National Renewable Energy Centre (CNREC) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reviews international experience in the use of environmental fiscal reform (EFR) and