BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Green Fiscal Policy Network - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Green Fiscal Policy Network X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Green Fiscal Policy Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190112 DTSTAMP:20200325T181134Z CREATED:20180712T225422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181134Z UID:32275-1547078400-1547251199@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:2018 PAGE Ministrial Conference DESCRIPTION:The Third Ministerial Conference of the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) – ‘Advancing Inclusive and Sustainable Economies’is hosted by the Department of Environmental Affairs of South Africa. It will bring together around 500 innovators and leaders from governments\, civil society\, private sector\, development organizations\, media and the general public to highlight and celebrate innovation\, entrepreneurship and inclusivity as drivers of green industries\, and as the bedrock for a better and more sustainable future for all. The themes of the conference are: Green Finance- How do we unlock Green Finance; Strategies and Policies for a Green Economy; Economic and Social Inclusion; Sustainable Consumption and Production – Circular Economy. For further information\, visit the event webpage. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/2018-page-ministrial-conference/ LOCATION:International Conference Centre\, Cape Town\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="UN PAGE":MAILTO:page@un.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190109T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190109T180000 DTSTAMP:20200325T181143Z CREATED:20190102T202952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181143Z UID:33123-1547053200-1547056800@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Media Debate: What Makes Your Country Wealthy? DESCRIPTION:Has national wealth been miscalculated for decades? Could some countries be wealthier than previously understood because of their natural and social assets? What will happen to our economies if we don’t reverse environmental degradation?\n\nOn 9 January (6:00 PM SAST / 5:00 PM CET)\, join the Green Economy Coalition\, the Green Growth Knowledge Platform\, and the Partnership for Action on Green Economy for a televised debate hosted by CNBC Africa where leaders from business\, politics\, and NGO’s will ask – have we been getting “wealth” wrong all these years?\n\nThe debate will spearhead the 2019 PAGE Ministerial Conference\, “Advancing Inclusive and Sustainable Economies“\, where ministers from around the world will gather to discuss the transition to a green economy.\n\nFurther details are available at: ggkp.org/what-makes-your-country-wealthy\nWatch the debate live online at: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/watch/ URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/media-debate-what-makes-your-country-wealthy/ LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre (Rooftop terrace) Convention Square\, 1 Lower Long Street Cape Town 8001\, South Africa\, Convention Square\, 1 Lower Long Street\, Cape Town\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20181211T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20181211T200000 DTSTAMP:20200325T181151Z CREATED:20181119T162035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181151Z UID:33038-1544553000-1544558400@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:The Roles of Fiscal Policy\, Financial Markets and Trade in Implementing the Paris Agreement DESCRIPTION:UN Environment\, IMF\, IFAD\, UNCTAD and WTO organised a panel discussion at the COP24 which explored how fiscal policies\, financial markets and trade can support countries’ nationally determined contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.\n\nThe event was moderated by Eric Usher\, Head\, UN Environment Finance Initiative.\n\nPanellists included:\n\n Margarita Astralaga\, Director of the Environment and Climate Division\, IFAD\n Ian Parry\, Principal Green Fiscal Policy Expert\, Fiscal Affairs Department\, IMF\n Alexey Vikhlyaev\, Senior Economic Affairs Officer\, UNCTAD\n Mark Radka\, Chief of Energy and Climate Branch\, Economy Division\, UN Environment\n Aik Hoe Lim\, Director of Trade and Environment Division\, WTO\n\nWith an intervention by Tomasz Chruszczow\, Special Climate Change Envoy\, Poland.\n\n \n\nThe panel discussed a number of issues in the context of implementing the NDCs including:\n\n The role of carbon pricing and other mitigation policies. Panelists explored different policy options such as carbon pricing\, fossil fuel subsidy reform\, and fiscal incentives; and their potentially positive impacts on emissions\, fiscal balances\, and the economy.\n The role of open\, rules-based trade and markets in promoting enabling conditions. Panelists discussed how trade can be used to implement the NDCs and leverage co-benefits\, including social outcomes. They also explored how to deal with response measures in cooperation with trading partners\, promoting an efficient allocation of natural resources\, raising standards of living and improving access to environmental goods and services.\n Instruments to mobilize climate finance. Panelists explored new risk management instruments and processes\, including a pilot program of financial solutions that protect smallholder farmers’ revenues against climate-related disasters and price shocks\, which contributes to more predictable incomes and sustainable livelihoods for rural farmers. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/the-roles-of-fiscal-policy-financial-markets-and-trade-in-implementing-the-paris-agreement/ LOCATION:Pieniny Room\, COP24\, Katowice\, Poland CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181215 DTSTAMP:20200325T181158Z CREATED:20180712T224513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181158Z UID:32271-1543795200-1544831999@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Katowice Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 24) DESCRIPTION:The Katowice Climate Change Conference will include the 24th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 24) to the UNFCCC\, along with meetings of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP)\, the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA)\, the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI)\, and the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA).\nA High-Level Ministerial Dialogue (HLMD) on Climate Finance is expected to be held in conjunction with COP 24. For further information\, visit the COP24 webpage. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/katowice-climate-change-conference-unfccc-cop-24/ LOCATION:Katowice\, Poland CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20181127T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20181127T160000 DTSTAMP:20200325T181205Z CREATED:20181022T165727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181205Z UID:32713-1543327200-1543334400@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:High-level seminar on circular economy DESCRIPTION:Green Budget Europe (GBE)\, together with the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) and the Ex’Tax Project Foundation from the Netherlands\, is organizing a high-level seminar on the circular economy. The seminar will discuss the results of a project commissioned by the Finnish Innovation Fund (Sitra)\, which looked at the Finnish economy and – based on best practices in other European countries and initiatives from the BrusselsBrusselsOECD\, World Bank and other international institutions – produced a set of proposals on fiscal incentives to promote low-carbon and circular economy objectives in Finland. For more information and to register\, visit the GBE website. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/high-level-seminar-on-circular-economy/ LOCATION:European Parliament\, Altiero Spinelli building\, room A5E-3\, Brussels\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20181119T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20181119T180000 DTSTAMP:20200325T181210Z CREATED:20181031T110052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181210Z UID:32847-1542641400-1542650400@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:IETA COP Preview Event DESCRIPTION:IETA President Dirk Forrister will open the event and share IETA’s expectations and priorities for COP24\, followed by a panel discussion with key market experts about expectations for the Katowice climate talks and implications for business. The discussion will explore expectations for the Paris Agreement Rulebook\, due for adoption at COP24\, with a particular focus on the market provisions under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.\n\nTo join the event remotely\, please contact the organizer in advance.\n\nFor further information\, visit IETA’s website. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/ieta-cop-preview-event/ CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181115 DTSTAMP:20200325T181218Z CREATED:20180518T151741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181218Z UID:31996-1542067200-1542239999@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:OECD Forum on Green Finance and Investment DESCRIPTION:This pioneering annual event convenes leading actors across the green finance community to help catalyse and support the transition to a green\, low-emissions and climate-resilient global economy. For further information\, visit the OECD website. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/oecd-forum-on-green-finance-and-investment/ LOCATION:OECD\, Paris\, France CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20181030T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20181030T163000 DTSTAMP:20200325T181233Z CREATED:20181025T114803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181233Z UID:32778-1540911600-1540917000@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:GGKP Webinar - Greener Industries for Growing Economies: Insights from the Experts DESCRIPTION:What policies help drive green industry? What sectors have the most to gain from greener industrial practices? How can governments administratively and politically manage the green industrial transition\, while minimizing potential negative impacts on the economy and workers? What are national examples of successful green structural change?\n\nThis GGKP webinar will explore these questions with green industry experts. The webinar will feature a new report that showcases the findings of GGGI’s green investment modelling in Cambodia\, Economic\, Social and Environmental Impacts of Greening the Industrial Sector\, as well the Green Industrial Policy: Concept\, Policies\, Country Experiences report and the Practitioner’s Guide to Strategic Green Industrial Policy\, which provide comprehensive guidance for greening industry.\n\nTo register\, visit the GGKP website. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/ggkp-webinar-greener-industries-for-growing-economies-insights-from-the-experts/ LOCATION:Onlline CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181019 DTSTAMP:20200325T181253Z CREATED:20181008T175728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181253Z UID:32572-1539648000-1539907199@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Carbon Forward 2018 DESCRIPTION:Companies across Europe\, the US\, China and others that will be covered by burgeoning emissions markets around the world\, such as CORSIA\, are joining to discuss the cost and regulatory risks associated with the constantly changing regulatory environments. The Carbon Forward 2018 conference and pre-conference EU ETS training day will equip delegates\, including companies with regulatory exposure\, legislators\, traders\, analysts\, investors\, and everyone with an interest in emissions trading\, with everything needed to understand and manage the risks and opportunities in the EU ETS & global carbon markets. For further information visit the Carbon Forward website. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/carbon-forward-2018/ LOCATION:Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20181010T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20181010T163000 DTSTAMP:20200325T181300Z CREATED:20181009T183854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181300Z UID:32620-1539183600-1539189000@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:GGKP Webinar | Doing More with Less for More: Rebuilding Capital in a Circular Economy DESCRIPTION:The circular model represents a trillion dollar opportunity in terms of possible material savings\, innovation and job creation\, improved land productivity and soil health\, and green growth. How do we get there? What are the basic principles of circular economy? What are key steps\, technologies and skills for a circular future? What are circular business models? What kinds of policies stimulate and reward the adoption of circular business models and lifestyles? How can we address the ‘lock-ins’ that impede the transition away from our current ‘take-make-dispose’ economy?\n\nOn 10 October (3:00-4:30 PM CEST)\, join the GGKP for a webinar where we will explore various initiatives that are working to ‘close the loop’ and transition our linear ‘take-make-dispose’ economy towards a resource efficient circular model. These include policy-driven circular practices in the housing and construction sector in India\, approaches to boosting productivity\, innovation and efficiency for circular manufacturing\, and key strategies and opportunities for improvement in resource efficiency in G20 countries. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/ggkp-webinar-doing-more-with-less-for-more-rebuilding-capital-in-a-circular-economy/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181006 DTSTAMP:20200325T181307Z CREATED:20180520T145332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181307Z UID:32027-1538697600-1538783999@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Trade Impacts of Fossil Fuel Subsidies DESCRIPTION:This conference will explore\, conceptualize and measure the impacts of various types of fossil fuel consumption and production subsidies on international trade. The conference is organised by the Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Centre for Trade and Economic Integration (CTEI) of the Graduate Institute for International and Development Studies (IHEID). For further information on the conference\, visit the GSI website. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/trade-impacts-of-fossil-fuel-subsidies/ CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181003 DTSTAMP:20200325T181313Z CREATED:20180917T024541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181313Z UID:32430-1538438400-1538524799@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Public Forum 2018 — “Trade 2030” DESCRIPTION:This year’s WTO Public Forum will consider what sustainable trade will look like in 2030 and beyond. Under the main theme of “Trade 2030”\, the Public Forum’s sub-themes will be sustainable trade\, technology-enabled trade\, and a more inclusive trading system. Working Sessions will cover a number of issues including green fiscal reform:\n\n A working session on ‘Caught in a net – Untangling fisheries subsidies and sustainable development’ organised by Pacific Network on Globalisation; National Platform for Small Scale Fishworkers (Inland) will take place on 2 October 2018 from 11:30-13:00 (CET).\n A working session on ‘The role of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform towards achieving Agenda 2030’s sustainable objectives and its impact on trade’ organised by the Friends of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform will take place on 2 October from 14:00-15:30 (CET).\n\nFor the full programme\, see the 2018 WTO Public Forum website.  URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/public-forum-2018-trade-2030/ LOCATION:WTO\, Rue de Lausanne 154\, Geneva\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180926T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180926T163000 DTSTAMP:20200325T181320Z CREATED:20180914T180714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181320Z UID:32420-1537970400-1537979400@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Second One Planet Summit DESCRIPTION:The One Planet Summit was held in 2017 to accelerate implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement and engage public and private actors in the race against global warming. Of the twelve commitments made\, some such as ‘Towards a Carbon Price Compatible with the Paris Agreement’ (8)\, ‘International Mobilization of Development Banks’ (10) and ‘Commitment by Sovereign Funds’ (11) are closely related to green fiscal policies.\n\n \n\nThis follow-up meeting will gather Heads of State\, business leaders\, and other non-state actors to account for implementation of the commitments made at the One Planet Summit\, build trust and collaboration for ongoing multilateral climate action. This meeting is co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron\, Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres\, President of the\nWorld Bank Group Jim Yong Kim\, and United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action Michael R. Bloomberg. For further information\, see press release. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/second-one-planet-summit/ LOCATION:Plaza Hotel\, New York\, United States CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180929 DTSTAMP:20200325T181328Z CREATED:20180607T160809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181328Z UID:32116-1537920000-1538179199@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:19th Global Conference on Environmental Taxation - Environmental Tax Challenges in the 21st Century - Urban Concentration and Increasing Transport DESCRIPTION:The Global Conference on Environmental Taxation (GCET) is the leading global forum for exchanges on the principles and practices of environmental taxation and other market-based instruments relevant for greening of the economy and a more sustainable development. The 19th Conference (GCET19) will focus on the issues of Urban Concentration and Increasing Transport. The conference will be hosted by CEU San Pablo University in Madrid\, Spain. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/19th-global-conference-on-environmental-taxation-environmental-tax-challenges-in-the-21st-century-urban-concentration-and-increasing-transport/ LOCATION:CEU San Pablo University\, Calle Julián Romea 18\, Madrid\, 28003\, Spain CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180926 DTSTAMP:20200325T181335Z CREATED:20180523T120830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181335Z UID:32082-1537747200-1537919999@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Second International Conference on Fossil Fuel Supply and Climate Policy DESCRIPTION:The International Conference on Fossil Fuel Supply and Climate Policy explores the many opportunities for\, and challenges of\, supply-side strategies in recognition that many countries rely on fossil fuel extraction and trade for their energy security\, economic development\, and political influence. This two-day conference will build on the growing interest in whether and how climate policy should seek to limit the supply of fossil fuels. It will bring together academics and practitioners to reflect on lessons learned and continue the discussion on how policies\, plans and investment decisions on fossil fuel extraction and trade can be more consistent with long-term climate goals\, and how a just transition away from the fossil fuel economy can be secured. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/second-international-conference-on-fossil-fuel-supply-and-climate-policy/ CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180718T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180718T200000 DTSTAMP:20200325T181341Z CREATED:20180706T010613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181341Z UID:32213-1531938600-1531944000@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:HLPF side-event: Leadership on fossil fuel subsidy reform for sustainable energy access and poverty reduction DESCRIPTION:Fossil fuel subsidies stood at about USD 425 billion in 2015. This is 7.5 times more than the amount of financing required for universal electricity access. Reforming subsidies has massive benefits as a means of implementation for the global transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies. Nevertheless\, reform requires effort from political leaders\, civil society and sound information to be successful.\n\nThis side event at the 2018 High Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development presented opportunities for financing and delivering the SDGs through fossil fuel subsidy reform\, with a focus on sustainable energy access. Speakers will present replicable strategies for fossil fuel subsidy reform with high benefits for poverty reduction\, gender and the SDGs. These strategies include better targeting of subsidies and subsidy “SWAPs”\, i.e. shifting fossil fuel subsidies towards sustainable energy solutions like renewable energy and energy efficiency\, as well as investments in public transport. A report on the interlinkages between energy access and fossil fuel subsidies was launched at the event.\n\nThe side event was organised by New Zealand on behalf of the Friends of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform (“Friends”)\,  with Finland\, Switzerland\, Sweden and Norway as co-organisers. IISD’s Global Subsidies Initiative coordinated the event.\n\nSummary of discussions \n\nIISD coverage of the side-event\n\nVideo about the side-event\n\nEvent flyer \n\nGSI website\n\n \n\n  URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/hlpf-side-event-leadership-on-fossil-fuel-subsidy-reform-for-sustainable-energy-access-and-poverty-reduction/ LOCATION:Conference room 11\, UN Conference Building\, New York\, New York\, United States CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180716T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180716T203000 DTSTAMP:20180706T012338Z CREATED:20180706T012338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180706T012338Z UID:32218-1531765800-1531773000@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:HLPF side-event: Paris Collaborative on Green Budgeting - Using the tools of budgetary policy-making towards the implementation of SDGs DESCRIPTION:The Paris Collaborative on Green Budgeting aims to support governments to “green” their fiscal policy and embed environmental sustainability commitments and green growth within budget and policy frameworks. This implies using national expenditure and revenue processes to support climate and environmental goals towards sustainable and resilient societies. This side-event hosted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)\, in collaboration with UN Environment and the governments of France and Mexico\, took place during the 2018 High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.\n\nFor a summary of discussions\, see synthesis report. \n\nFor further information\, see the event website.\n\n \nProgramme\nWelcome and Introduction: Robin Ogilvy\, Special Representative of the OECD to the United Nations\, New York\n\nKey Note: Secretary Brune Poirson\, Ministry for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition of France\n\nPanel discussion: Green Budgeting: innovative tools of budgetary policy-making towards the implementation of SDGs \n\n José Francisco Pérez de la Torre\, Director of the Monitoring Budget Performance\, Ministry of Finance and Public Credit\, Mexico\n Ligia Noronha\, Director\, Economy Division\, UN Environment\n Astrid Schomaker\, Director for Sustainable Development\, DG Environment\, European Commission\n Paris Collaborative OECD Secretariat: Katia Karousakis\, Biodiversity Team Leader\, OECD Environment Directorate/ Juliane Jansen\, Budgeting and Public Expenditure Policy Analyst\, OECD Governance Directorate \n\nDiscussant: Elisabeth Hege\, Research Fellow\, Governance and Financing for Sustainable Development\, IDDRI\n\nConcluding remarks: Marcos Bonturi\, Director\, Public Governance\, OECD URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/hlpf-side-event-paris-collaborative-on-green-budgeting-using-the-tools-of-budgetary-policy-making-towards-the-implementation-of-sdgs/ LOCATION:Conference Room 5\, UN Conference Building\, New York\, New York\, United States CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180716T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180716T173000 DTSTAMP:20200325T181347Z CREATED:20180625T191406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181347Z UID:32182-1531756800-1531762200@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Executive Webinar on 'The Fundamentals of Oil and Gas Exploration and Production: Key Environmental Considerations' DESCRIPTION:This Executive Webinar introduces key environmental considerations related to oil and gas exploration and production. The 90-minute webinar is aimed at practitioners in the oil and gas sector including policymakers\, civil society\, academia and the public. There will be live discussion with oil and gas industry experts. The Executive Webinar is organized by UN Environment in partnership with the Government of Norway’s Oil for Development Programme.\n\nReceive updates and register for the webinar by signing up here.\n\nFor further information\, see the webinar flyer URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/executive-webinar-on-oil-and-gas-exploration-and-production-19-july-2018/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180718 DTSTAMP:20200325T181354Z CREATED:20180712T223118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181354Z UID:32264-1531699200-1531871999@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Oceans Forum on trade-related aspects of SDG 14 DESCRIPTION:The Oceans Forum is a unique global platform to take stock\, exchange experiences and present options for the implementation of trade-related targets of SDG 14 (Targets 4\, 6\, 7 and b) through the involvement of leading United Nations Agencies\, regional bodies\, government institutions and civil society organizations. The Second Forum will examine analysis\, countries experiences\, and best practices to meet the trade-related targets of SDG 14. It will seek to develop a set of policy recommendations and actions to be considered in advancing implementation of SDG 14 by countries in the multilateral trade system and in the SDG monitoring framework. These recommendations and actions will build upon existing UN Conference outcomes\, FAO\, UNEP and UNECE agreements and instruments\, soft law and other trade related instruments. For further details\, visit the Forum webpage.  URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/oceans-forum-on-trade-related-aspects-of-sdg-14/ LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Room XXVI\, Geneva\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180705T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180705T170000 DTSTAMP:20200325T181400Z CREATED:20180710T191707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181400Z UID:32241-1530784800-1530810000@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Economic Instruments to Leverage Clean Energy Investment DESCRIPTION:This webinar organised by IISD will look at the strong role of economic instruments in creating incentives to help de-risk clean energy investments. IISD experts will focus on specific fiscal policies in three major developing economies and discuss the extent to which they support—or detract from—delivery of Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Climate Agreement\, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, and the emerging energy transition. The policies discussed in specific countries include: Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform in India\, Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) market in Mexico\, Fossil fuel subsidy reforms in Indonesia. For further information\, visit the event webpage. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/webinar-economic-instruments-to-leverage-clean-energy-investment/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180630 DTSTAMP:20200325T181406Z CREATED:20180710T191133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181406Z UID:32237-1529884800-1530316799@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:6th World Congress of Environmental and Resource Economists (WCERE 2018) DESCRIPTION:Sessions at the 6th World Congress of Environmental and Resource Economics (WCERE) will discuss a number of different issues including ‘Addressing Emissions Uncertainty with a Carbon Tax: Three Different Approaches’\, ‘Energy Pricing: Theory and Evidence’\, ‘Environmental Policy: Carbon Pricing’\, ‘Environmental Policy: Market-based Instrument’\, and other issues. For further information\, visit the WCERE event page. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/6th-world-congress-of-environmental-and-resource-economists-wcere-2018/ LOCATION:School of Business\, Economics and Law\, University of Gothenburg\, Gothenburg\, Sweden CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180626 DTSTAMP:20200325T181412Z CREATED:20180216T124712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181412Z UID:31920-1529884800-1529971199@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Frontiers of research on carbon markets: theory and evidence for policy DESCRIPTION:Over the last decade the use of markets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has come of age. Carbon markets are now in operation\, in the pipeline or under consideration in a multitude of regional\, national and sub-national jurisdictions around the world. With the recent announcement of a Chinese national emissions trading system\, markets will soon cover well over 20% of global CO2 emissions. This share is expected to increase further as countries start implementing their commitments under the Paris Agreement.\n\nWhen markets for emission permits emerged during the 1980s\, they had elementary design features that reflected the traditional objectives and skills of environmental economists in regulating local pollutants from relatively few sources. Today\, carbon markets are much more complex\, having evolved structurally and weathered the impacts of business cycles and the financial crisis. This evolution has raised topical questions on subjects including permit market responsiveness\, impacts on firm performance\, ambition levels\, anti-leakage provisions and inter-connectedness.\n\nThis one-day event\, organised by the Grantham Research Institute at the London School of Economics\, will bring together top academics and policymakers to map and explore the frontiers of research on carbon markets and their implications for policy. It will feature invited presentations of cutting-edge theoretical and empirical research on carbon markets as well as keynote speeches by Frank J. Convery\, Carolyn Fischer and Bard Harstad. A panel consisting of senior policymakers (tbc) will reflect on the policy implications of the research presented and highlight areas where existing knowledge gaps are the most pressing. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/frontiers-of-research-on-carbon-markets-theory-and-evidence-for-policy/ CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180614T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180619T160000 DTSTAMP:20200325T181421Z CREATED:20180619T012007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181421Z UID:32171-1528966800-1529424000@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Workshop on Circular Economy DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the workshop is to consult Finnish experts on the different options to promote circular and low-carbon objectives that have been identified by the Institute for European Environmental Studies (IEEP)\, the Ex’Tax Project Foundation (Ex’Tax) and Green Budget Europe (GBE). The workshop will also look at state subsidies and provide a new opportunity to look into this subject by consulting national experts in the field\, while making use of best practices and concrete examples available from other EU Member States. For further information\, visit the event webpage on the GGKP website. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/workshop-on-circular-economy/ LOCATION:Finnish Innovation Fund\, ITÄMERENKATU 11-13\, Helsinki\, 00180\, Finland CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180531 DTSTAMP:20200325T181428Z CREATED:20180607T154300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181428Z UID:32105-1527465600-1527724799@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Fiscal instruments for biodiversity in Europe DESCRIPTION:To achieve several of the SDGs and Aichi targets requires the phase out and reform of biodiversity harmful subsidies and the introduction of economic/fiscal incentives. To this end\, the identification\, definition and quantification of these subsidies is essential. This international workshop organised by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation of Germany (BfN) brought together scientists\, practioners and policy makers with experiences and/or interest in biodiversity harmful subsidies and environmental taxes for nature conservation to discuss experiences \, research results and needs from different countries. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/fiscal-instruments-for-biodiversity-in-europe/ CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180523T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180523T140000 DTSTAMP:20200325T181434Z CREATED:20180520T142527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181434Z UID:32023-1527080400-1527084000@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Fossil Fuel Subsidies\, Public Finance and Leveraging Investment for Sustainable Energy via SWAPs DESCRIPTION:Fossil fuel subsidies increase energy consumption and act as a barrier to clean energy technologies. As part of the Nordic Clean Energy Week\, this event organised by the Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI)/International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) will discuss the potential for reform of fossil fuel subsidies and reallocation of a proportion of the savings to fund the transition to clean energy.For further information\, visit the GSI website. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/fossil-fuel-subsidies-public-finance-and-leveraging-investment-for-sustainable-energy-via-swaps/ CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180525 DTSTAMP:20200325T181442Z CREATED:20180131T154150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181442Z UID:31852-1526947200-1527206399@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Innovate4Climate DESCRIPTION:The Paris Agreement calls for nothing short of the global economic transformation\, requiring a fundamental shift in the way most human beings organize their daily lives – from the goods we buy\, to the way we light up our homes and power up mobile devices\, to the transportation we take to work\, to the food on our tables\, the roofs over our heads and the environment around us. National climate action strategies or NDCs submitted as part of the Paris Agreement require USD 23 trillion investments in emerging markets between now and 2030\, opening investment opportunities in renewable energy\, low-carbon cities\, energy efficiency\, sustainable forest management\, and climate smart agriculture. While climate change poses an immense challenge to humanity\, it also represents a potential – perhaps the opportunity of a lifetime.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInnovate4Climate is a new global dialogue of government\, multilateral\, business\, banking and finance leaders focused on shaping the next generation of climate finance and policy instruments. The first edition of the event included a two-day conference\, workshops and side events\, and a networking and exhibition area built around six thematic streams: Scaling Up NDCs\, Carbon Markets\, De-risking Investments\, Climate Resilient Development\, Green Growth Policies\, and Metrics and Tools. At Innovate4Climate you can connect with the sectors driving the future of climate finance and markets\, and network with leading experts\, technology and financing providers\, institutions and corporations to explore potential partnership and emerging business opportunities within the next economic revolution towards low-carbon and climate resilient development. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/innovate4climate/ CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180414 DTSTAMP:20200325T181454Z CREATED:20180131T153556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181454Z UID:31847-1523404800-1523663999@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Africa Carbon Forum DESCRIPTION:The 10th Africa Carbon Forum (ACF) will focus on how engagement between State and non‐State actors can be further strengthened in the key sectors for Africa (energy\, agriculture and human settlements)\, including the role of future carbon markets to achieve enhanced climate action\, towards the goals of sustainable development.\n\nThe event will cover:\n\n Practical examples of policies\, initiatives and actions in Africa;\n Barriers and enabling measures for engaging climate action in key sectors;\n Financial instruments and regulatory frameworks; and\,\n Advancing the implementation of climate action.\n\nWith a comprehensive programme of plenary sessions\, workshops\, a ministerial section\, side events and exhibits\, this is a one of a kind event in the region. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/africa-carbon-forum/ CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180602 DTSTAMP:20200325T181501Z CREATED:20180214T145439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181501Z UID:31899-1523232000-1527897599@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Green Fiscal Reform e-Course DESCRIPTION:The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) will deliver the second edition of the moderated e-course ‘Green Fiscal Reform’ (in English) between 9 April – 1 June 2018. Fiscal policies widely impact supply and demand in the economy and are thus an important instrument in policymakers’ toolkit to drive the green transition. \nThe course introduces various concepts\, policy instruments and enabling conditions to identify\, assess and harness benefits of fiscal policies in the context of the 2030 Development Agenda. \nFellowships are available to enable interested learners from developing countries. The application deadline for fellowships is 26 March. The regular application deadline is 2 April. \nFurther information can be found at the registration link or via page@unitar.org. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/green-fiscal-reform-e-course/ CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="UN PAGE":MAILTO:page@un.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180303 DTSTAMP:20200325T181506Z CREATED:20171212T090804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181506Z UID:31533-1519603200-1520035199@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:National Academy on Green Economy in South Africa DESCRIPTION:The National Academy on Green Economy will bring together 150 participants from all nine provinces to share the latest thinking on South Africa’s green economy transition and contribute to enhancing institutional capacities for transformative at sub-national level. The Academy will include a half-day session on green fiscal policy.\n\nFor information\, please contact: greenjobs@itcilo.org or visit: www.itcilo.org/greenjobs\n\nRegistrations are open until 22 January 2018: http://intranetp.itcilo.org/MIF/A1511406/en URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/academy-on-green-economy-in-south-africa/ CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="UN PAGE":MAILTO:page@un.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180222T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180222T184500 DTSTAMP:20200325T181511Z CREATED:20180219T144953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181511Z UID:31941-1519318800-1519325100@greenfiscalpolicy.org SUMMARY:Green industrial policies for transformative change DESCRIPTION:The CIES is delighted to partner with the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) at the occasion of the launch of its three publications on green industrial policy: “Green Industrial Policy and Trade: A Toolbox”\, “Practitioner’s Guide to Strategic Green Industrial Policy”\, and “Green Industrial Policy: Concept\, Policies\, Country Experiences”.\n\nIn light of the urgency to shift the economy to a sustainable pathway\, green industrial policies are proposed as a way to accelerate transformative change. During a panel discussion\, speakers will discuss the potential of green industrial policy to support an inclusive green economy transition\, drawing on the insights from the three publications developed by PAGE and country-level policy experience.\n\nSpeakers:\n\n Tilman Altenburg\, Head of the Department of Sustainable Economic and Social Development\, German Development Institute (DIE) and co-editor of “Green Industrial Policy: Concept\, Policies\, Country Experiences”\n UNIDO representative (TBC)\n Jorge E. Viñuales\, Professor for Law and Environmental Policy\, University of Cambridge\, and lead author of “Green Industrial Policy and Trade: A Toolbox”\n Her Excellency Ms. Nozipho Joyce Mxakato-Diseko\, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary\, Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations Office at Geneva\n Moderator: Steven Stone\, Chief\, Resources and Markets Branch\, UN Environment\n\nThe panel discussion will be followed by a reception. Entrance is free\, but registration is highly encouraged. URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/green-industrial-policies-for-transformative-change/ CATEGORIES:Other Past events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="UN PAGE":MAILTO:page@un.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR