The Global NDC Conference 2019 – Green Fiscal Policy Session

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. A […]

Conference on Carbon Pricing and Aviation Taxes in the Netherlands

Madurodam George Maduroplein 1, 2584 RZ The Hague, The Hague, Netherlands

The Netherlands hosted a high-level conference on carbon pricing and aviation taxes. The aim of the conference was to provide an opportunity for further discussions on these important issues. Political representatives and experts from several European countries were present as well as officials and experts from the European Commission. The conference covered three themes: (i) […]

World Bank Webinar – State and Trends of Carbon Pricing Around the World

The number of carbon pricing initiatives around the world continues to increase. Furthermore, existing systems have progressively strengthened as jurisdictions assess their policies to better align with their climate objectives. Still, we are far from where we need to be to meet the Paris Agreement objectives. Both the coverage and price levels of carbon pricing […]

Partnership for Market Readiness Assembly Meeting

The Crowne Plaza Berlin Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany

The 21st Meeting of the Partnership Assembly (PA) will be held in Berlin, Germany. It will be accompanied by a Technical Workshop on ‘Carbon Pricing and Sustainable Development Co-Benefits’ and a High-Level Event hosted by the Government of Germany on ‘The Role of Carbon Pricing on the Road to Greenhouse Gas Neutrality’. View the agenda […]

Workshop on Carbon Taxation in Stockholm, Sweden

Organized by the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, the workshop offered an opportunity for country officials to discuss practical solutions and exchange best practices on the following issues: How can we make carbon tax administration easy? How can we address competitiveness? How best do we compensate vulnerable groups by increased energy prices? How […]

WBG Series on Carbon Pricing and Markets: Co-benefits, Growth and Jobs

Today, there are two significant global concerns that have taken center stage. On one hand there is a clear dearth of provision of basic goods and services such as clean water, education etc. On the other hand, there is the looming threat of climate change. Historically these challenges have been dealt with separately. SDG 13 […]

Third Sherpa Meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development One Exchange Square, Spitalfields, London, United Kingdom

The World Bank's Climate Action Peer Exchange (CAPE) initiative is organizing the Third Sherpa Meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action that will be hosted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London. One of the topics will be carbon pricing. The agenda for this event will be published shortly. […]

WBG Webinar Series on Carbon Pricing and Markets: Using Carbon Revenues

Carbon pricing is increasingly recognized as an important potential source of government revenue. Carbon revenues can be crucial in supporting cost-effective climate mitigation, industrial competitiveness and other economic and development objectives. Building on the report, ‘Using Carbon Revenues’, this webinar highlights how carbon revenues are used and how their effective communication is critical for public […]

Addressing COVID-19 for Environment: Financing Green Recovery

Addressing COVID-19 for Environment: Financing Green Recovery Register Here The UN Environment Management Group (EMG), in close collaboration with UNEP, UNEP-FI, UNESCAP, UNECE, UNECA, ECLAC, ESCWA, and RCNYO, will organize a 3-part series of virtual Nexus Dialogues on Addressing COVID-19 for the Environment. The introductory dialogue (Defining Green Recovery) aims at pushing the needle forward […]