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SUMMARY:The Global NDC Conference 2019 - Green Fiscal Policy Session
DESCRIPTION:The Global NDC Conference took place in Berlin between the 12 and the 14 of June 2019. The aim of the Conference is to inspire and enable policy makers and practitioners to accelerate the pace and scale of transformational change through NDC implementation in order to reach the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement.\n\nA session dedicated to green fiscal policies focused on creating mitigation incentives and mobilizing revenues for climate action through environmental taxes and subsidy reform. The session highlighted how the use of environmental taxes and the reduction of harmful subsidies can help shift consumer and business behavior towards low-carbon patterns and leverage private financing for green investment; at the same time creating fiscal space that may be used to finance countries’ NDC commitments.\n\nDepending on the countries’ legal set-up\, this can be done for example by redirecting revenues – either for a designated public fund or particular spending programs\, or by using the surplus revenue potential gained through fiscal reform to expand spending on climate and environment action.\n\nThe panel explored both the mitigation and the financing potential of green fiscal policy and discussed administrative\, legal and political economy aspects for the linking of the two objectives. Two case studies – Colombia and Costa Rica – demonstrated how fiscal reforms could effectively mobilize public finances for green investment\, while addressing environmental and social externalities.\n\n \n\nThe presentation on the Colombian Carbon Tax\, delivered by Johana Pinzón Téllez\, is available through this link.\n\nThe presentation on “the use of revenues from carbon pricing“\, delivered by Melanie Marten and Kurt Van Dender from the OECD\, is available through this link.\n\nThe breakout Session on “Green fiscal policies’: creating mitigation incentives and mobilizing revenues for climate action through environmental taxes and subsidy reform“\, delivered by Eike Meyer from GIZ\, is available through this link.\n\nThe presentation on the case of Costa Rica\, delivered by Héctor Arce-Benavides\, the National Director of REDD + Strategy\, is available through this link.\n\nThe presentation on “Green fiscal policy: Reducing GHG emissions and mobilizing revenue“\, delivered by Jacqueline Cottrell\, the Vice President of Green Budget Europe\, is available through this link.\n\nGlobal NDC Conference 2019 Berlin — Day 1\, Plenary Session — Wednesday\, 12th June 2019 — Foto: Martin Magunia/Mettle/NDC\n\n 
URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/the-global-ndc-conference-2019-green-fiscal-policy-session/
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SUMMARY:Measuring Fossil Fuel Subsidies in the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals: Methodology Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:The importance of measuring fossil fuel subsidies (FFS) has been recognized in the SDG process with a dedicated indicator on measuring FFS (12.c.1 – – “Amount of fossil fuel subsidies per unit of GDP”). UNEP has developed a methodology to measure FFS to provide guidance to UN member countries on reporting on this indicator.\n\nAs custodian agency for the SDG indicator 12.c.1\, UN Environment has developed a methodology to measure fossil fuel subsidies to provide guidance to UN member countries on reporting on this indicator.\n\nWhile periodic international monitoring on fossil fuel subsidies is carried out by international organisations such as the OECD\, IMF and IEA\, reporting under the SDG12.c.1 indicator will be the first attempt to systemically monitor fossil fuel subsidies to both consumption and production based on national data from 193 UN member countries and to collect this using an internationally agreed methodology. This monitoring and reporting on fossil fuel subsidies will help to increase transparency on fossil fuel subsidies\, providing comparable data to allow the tracking of national and global trends.\n\nThe event will start with a presentation from UNEP on the employment of the methodology to measure fossil fuel subsidies within the context of the SDGs. The OECD will follow with a presentation on how FFS data supports reform. Ending with an interactive discussion on current practices on FFS data collection\, institutional arrangement and key challenges and capacity needs.\n\nThe launch event will be hosted by New Zealand\, and mediated by Thomas Haidon\, Deputy Permanent Representative to the WTO\, New Zealand.\n\nAttendees without WTO accreditation must register by close of business Thursday 9 May RSVP by clicking here.\n\n \n\nPlease access the flyer for the event through this link.\n\nThe powerpoint UNEP presentation\, delivered by Joy Kim\, Senior Economic Affairs Officer\, can be accessed through this link.\n\nThe OECD’s presentation delivered by Rachel Bae\, Senior Counsellor in the Trade and Agriculture Directorate\, can be accessed here.\n\nThe full study entitled “Measuring Fossil Fuel Subsidies in the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals” is available here for download.  
URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/measuring-fossil-fuel-subsidies-in-the-context-of-the-sustainable-development-goals-methodology-report-launch/
CATEGORIES:Other Past events
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SUMMARY:Launch of The Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:On the 13th of April\, the World Bank hosted the launch of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action\, during the 2019 WB/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington\, D.C.. This follows the Sherpa meeting in Helsinki in February 2019\, where key documents were drafted to guide the Coalition\, including a set of common principles on the use of fiscal policy and public finance to support climate action. The newly formed Coalition aims to become a platform to promote fiscal policies\, mobilization of financial resources to climate mitigation and adaptation\, and best practices that can address climate change and harness the opportunities of a resilient\, low-carbon economy\, in line with the Paris Agreement.\n\nSo far 22 finance ministers have joined the coalition. The countries that have endorsed the principles are: Austria\, Chile\, Costa Rica\, Cote d’Ivoire\, Denmark\, Ecuador\, Finland\, France\, Germany\, Iceland\, Ireland\, Kenya\, Luxembourg\, Marshall Islands\, Mexico\, Netherlands\, Nigeria\, Philippines\, Spain\, Sweden\, Uganda\, and the United Kingdom. Since the formal announcement the following countries have also signed on: Colombia\, Fiji\, Guatemala and Norway.\n\nPlease find the Coalition timeline through this link and the press release from the World Bank through this link.
URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/launch-of-the-coalition-of-finance-ministers-for-climate-action/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Santiago:20190327T083000
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SUMMARY:Expert Meeting on "Economic instruments for the internalization of environmental costs" organized jointly by UN ECLAC and the Green Fiscal Policy Network
DESCRIPTION:On March 27th\, 2019\, an expert meeting on “Economic instruments for the internalization of environmental costs” co-organized by the Green Fiscal Policy Network was hosted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNECLAC). The objective was to discuss economic policy strategies and instruments that contribute to the achievement of the climate goals\, as well as their link to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The experts present at the meeting discussed whether climate policies could become an engine for growth and sustainable development or\, if they might have adverse effects on the economy. The expert meeting counted with presentations on recent experiences with Carbon Pricing in Colombia\, Chile and Mexico. Experts on environmental fiscal policy discussed the context\, shared experiences\, research findings\, lessons learnt and best practices. Tatiana Falcao (UNEP) and Eike Meyer (GIZ) contributed to the workshop with presentations on international perspectives on carbon pricing.\n\nPlease find the concept note and the agenda through this link.
URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/expert-meeting-on-economic-instruments-for-the-internalization-of-environmental-costs/
LOCATION:United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)\, Av. Dag Hammarskjöld 3477\, Santiago\, Chile
CATEGORIES:Past events organized by GFPN
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SUMMARY:XXXI UN ECLAC Regional Fiscal Policy Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The 31st “Regional Fiscal Policy Seminar” organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNECLAC) took place in Santiago\, Chile on March 25th and 26th\, 2019. The seminar is a vital forum for dialogue on fiscal policy in the region\, bringing together international experts from authorities\, international organizations\, academia\, civil society and the private sector. It was kicked-off with a presentation of this years “Panorama de Political Fiscal en America Latina y el Caribe” publication. Throughout the seminar\, challenges for public finances in the context of global macroeconomic uncertainties were discussed\, as well as questions relating to taxing the digital economy\, the fiscal space of subnational governments and expenditure pressures deriving from the demographic-epidemiological transition. The seminar also included one session about the state and trends of green and health taxes in Latin America. Eike Meyer (GIZ) contributed to this session with a presentation on global developments in green fiscal policy.\n\nPlease find the agenda through this link\, and the documentation of the conferences through this link \n\n 
URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/xxxi-regional-fiscal-policy-seminar/
LOCATION:United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)\, Av. Dag Hammarskjöld 3477\, Santiago\, Chile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20190319T080000
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SUMMARY:5th Regional Dialogue about Climate Finance in Latin America and the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:During the fifth “Regional Dialogue about Climate Finance in Latin America and the Caribbean” organized by the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica\, the Green Fiscal Policy Network and UN ECLAC hosted a session on the creation of framework conditions for the mobilization of internal resources for low carbon development. This event allowed participants to share experiences on the progress made to date in achieving NDC goals\, and to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with meeting those goals\, notably in terms of financing\, taxation\, public and private investment\, among others. Furthermore\, it created an arena for countries to discuss innovative approaches to the challenges posed by climate change\, offering new solutions to boost the financing of NDCs. The session included a presentation by the UN Environment Programme about the international experience in the application of green fiscal policies\, carbon taxes and incentives for low carbon development; as well as a panel discussion with experts from Chile\, Mexico and Costa Rica who shared their experiences on the deployment of green fiscal reform.\n\nPlease find the concept note through this link\, the video here and photographs of the event through this link.\n\nThe report of Conclusions and Systematization of the V Regional Dialogue on Climate Finance in Latin America is now available through this link.
URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/5th-regional-dialogue-about-climate-finance-in-latin-america/
LOCATION:San José\, Costa Rica\, San José\, Costa Rica
CATEGORIES:Past events organized by GFPN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guyana:20190313T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guyana:20190313T173000
DTSTAMP:20190507T073943Z
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SUMMARY:Delivering the Green State Development Strategy: Vision 2040 - The role of green fiscal policies
DESCRIPTION:Within the framework of Guyana’s Green State Development Strategy (GSDS)\, a national development plan providing long-term vision and guidance for Guyana’s economic\, social and environmental development\, the Guyanese Ministry of Finance together with the Partnership for Action on the Green Economy (PAGE) and the UN Environment Programme organized a technical workshop on the role of fiscal policy for the GSDS. The workshop discussed i.e. the overall context and financing strategy for the GSDS\, in particular the role of fiscal policies and reforms in mobilizing domestic public revenues to support the GSDS\, and explored how green fiscal policies can shift behaviour and mobilise revenues to support implementation of the GSDS in key sectors/thematic areas such as renewable energies\, transport\, sustainable agriculture\, and natural resources.\n\nPlease find the agenda for the technical workshop through this link.
URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/delivering-the-green-state-development-strategy-vision-2040-the-role-of-green-fiscal-policies/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190216
DTSTAMP:20200325T181125Z
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SUMMARY:World’s First International Research Conference On Carbon Pricing
DESCRIPTION:Research and analysis can underpin effective carbon pricing design and implementation. With the goal to strengthen the knowledge base on carbon pricing and foster an improved understanding of the evolving challenges to its successful application\, the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition will convene researchers and practitioners for a Research Conference. Leveraging its high-level membership of governments\, private sector\, and civil society organizations\, the Coalition will draw on outcomes of this conference to help bridge the existing gap between theory and practice\, and to inform future decisions taken by policy makers and corporate leaders.\n\nFor further information\, visit the Conference website. 
URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/international-research-conference-on-carbon-pricing/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India\, India
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190112
DTSTAMP:20200325T181134Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190109T170000
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DTSTAMP:20200325T181143Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20181212T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20181212T140000
DTSTAMP:20200325T180428Z
CREATED:20181119T162505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T180428Z
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SUMMARY:Reaching scale with finance: Fiscal policy and blended finance that mobilizes public and private capital for climate action
DESCRIPTION:The Paris Agreement calls for all financial flows to be “consistent with a pathway towards low GHG emissions and climate-resilient development.” In practice\, scaling up private finance and redirecting public investment will be key. Two promising areas to incentivise private investment are blended finance and fiscal policy. On the one hand\, by using a combination of sources of concessional funding to leverage private investment\, blended finance instruments are delivering both attractive returns to private investors and climate outcomes. On the other hand\, effective fiscal policy and the mobilization of Sovereign Wealth Funds can channel significant flows of public resources for climate finance\, while incentivizing private finance. Care needs to be taken not to crowd out the private sector.\n\nThis side event at the COP24\, jointly organized by the Green Fiscal Policy Network\, Climate Policy Initiative (CPI)\, and the Institute for Climate Economics (I4CE)\, highlighted several examples of mobilizing public and private capital for climate action\, discussed some of the challenges faced and how to scale up these types of approaches to ensure a wider low-carbon transition.\n\nThe event was opened by Ian Cochran\, Senior Advisor at I4CE. Tiza Mafira\, Associate Director at CPI gave a scene-setting presentation on blended finance and fiscal policy. This was followed by a panel discussion with:\n\n 	Nancy Saich\, Senior Technical Advisor on Climate Change\, EIB\n 	Idsert Boersma\, Director of Partnerships for Development\, FMO\n 	Hubert Ruzibiza\, Chief Executive Officer\, FONERWA\, Rwanda\n 	Javier Capape\, Sovereign Wealth Lab\, IE Business School\, Spain\n\nThe event was moderated by Dr. Angela Falconer\, Associate Director\, Climate Policy Initiative.\n\nSome key issues raised in the discussions include the need for further cooperation and partnerships especially with local partners to increase impact; the need for better sharing of lessons learned\, including between development banks; and the importance of avoiding crowding out effects. Panellists also highlighted some of the information and measurement challenges faced; discussed the role of fiscal incentives in mobilising investment and supporting climate targets; and the need to align policy objectives and ensure a just transition.\n\n \n         \n     
URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/reaching-scale-with-finance-fiscal-policy-and-blended-finance-that-mobilizes-public-and-private-capital-for-climate-action/
CATEGORIES:Past events organized by GFPN
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20181211T200000
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180928T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180928T103000
DTSTAMP:20200429T084239Z
CREATED:20180712T223753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T084239Z
UID:32268-1538124300-1538130600@greenfiscalpolicy.org
SUMMARY:GCET19 side-event: Delivering the Paris Climate Agreement - The role of green fiscal reforms in the transport sector
DESCRIPTION:The 19th Global Conference on Environmental Taxation (GCET19) took place in Madrid\, Spain from 26-28 September 2018. The Green Fiscal Policy Network organised a side-event at the conference on ‘Delivering the Paris Climate Agreement – The role of green fiscal reforms in the transport sector’. This event examined how green fiscal reforms in the transport sector can support countries’ efforts to mitigate GHG emissions and mobilize climate financing to meet their commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement.\n\n \n\nSPEAKERS AND PANELLISTS\n\nJesús Gascón Catalán\, Director of the Spanish Tax Agency\n\nIan Parry\, Principal Green Fiscal Policy Expert\, Fiscal Affairs Department\, International Monetary Fund (IMF)\n\nJoy Kim\, Senior Economist\, Resources and Markets Branch\, UN Environment\n\nPhilip Gass\, Senior Policy Advisor\, Energy Programme\, Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI)\n\nJacqueline Cottrell\, Senior Policy Advisory\, Green Budget Europe (GBE)\n\nRob de Jong\, Head of Air Quality and Mobility Unit\, Economy Division\, UN Environment\n\nKurt Van Dender\, Head of the Tax and Environment Unit\, Centre for Tax Policy and Administration\, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)\n\n \n\nChair: Eike Meyer\, Advisor\, Climate\, Environment\, and Infrastructure Division\, GIZ\n\n \n\nFor more information see:\n\nSummary of discussions\n\nHow parties are utilizing fiscal instruments to meet the Paris Agreement – Presentation by Philip Gass\, GSI\n\nEvent flyer\n\nAgenda\n\nSpeaker biographies\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers from left to right: Joy Kim (UN Environment)\, Jesús Gascón Catalán (Spanish Tax Agency)\, Marta Villar (GCET19 Conference Chair)\, Philip Gass (GSI)\n\n\n\nPanel from left to right: Rob de Jong (UN Environment)\, Eike Meyer (GIZ)\, Ian Parry (IMF)\, Jacqueline Cottrell (GBE)\, Kurt Van Dender (OECD)\n\n \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/event/gcet19-side-event-delivering-the-paris-climate-agreement-the-role-of-green-fiscal-reforms-in-the-transport-sector/
LOCATION:CEU San Pablo University\, Calle Julián Romea 18\, Madrid\, 28003\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Past events organized by GFPN
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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