Join this GGKP Webinar for a discussion on the role of natural capital in recovery from COVID-19. The webinar will discuss the following questions: How can governments and businesses better value natural and social capital for informed decision making? How can investment in biodiversity and natural capital support long-term economic recovery from the COVID-19 fallout? […]
Fiscal policies have been central for providing emergency lifelines to people and firms during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are also at the forefront of facilitating a recovery once the lockdown ends. This online event will focus on how policy makers can support fast and sustainable recovery. It will also consider the role of the "other […]
Marine and coastal resources that support the livelihoods of millions of women and men face growing pressures, including overfishing, habitat degradation, pollution and climate change. Financial instruments can offer a solution to deliver positive socioeconomic and environmental outcomes for resource management. Join this IIED webinar for an online discussion on how to mobilise public and […]
The webinar will present an update on the status of the European Green Deal (EDG), MFF and recovery package and what civil society can do to push for EDG compatible funding that addesses climate change. To register, follow this link.
This 90- minute virtual session will convene CPLC partners and stakeholders around the question of how to realize the full potential of carbon pricing in greening the recovery process. To register, follow this link.
The International Institute for Sustainable Development, the PEW Charitable Trusts and the International Chamber of Commerce are holding an online discussion on the topic of "Fisheries Subsidies: How can leaders use the trade system to deliver for people and planet?" as part of the WEF MC2020. SDG traget 14.6 sets a deadline of 2020 for […]
President von der Leyen has set a new destination for EU climate policy: a 55 percent emissions reduction by 2030. The EU will now have to unleash a torrent of new climate and energy legislation to align its tools with the new target. The reform of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) will be a key […]
It is critical to align climate ambitions with socioeconomic priorities. Unlocking revenues dedicated to fossil fuel subsidies can stimulate the Paris Agreement-consistent COVID-19 recovery. This session highlights the role that energy price reform plays to increase ambition on climate change, as well as build back better from the current pandemic. The narrative will be grounded […]
High-level presentation and technical training workshop on Indicator 12.c.1 of the Sustainable Development Goals Amount of fossil-fuel subsidies per unit of GDP (production and consumption) and as a proportion of total national expenditure on fossil fuels 23-24-25 May 2022, 09.00 – 12.00 Geneva time (CEST/GMT +2 hours) The scale and impact of fossil fuel subsidies imply challenges and opportunities […]
High-level presentation and technical training workshop on Indicator 12.c.1 of the Sustainable Development Goals Amount of fossil-fuel subsidies per unit of GDP (production and consumption) 1-3 June 2022, 2.00pm – 4.00pm Bangkok time (GMT +7 hours) The scale and impact of fossil fuel subsidies imply challenges and opportunities on the path to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The use of […]
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