Policy Briefs
Action for an ocean for all: Rethinking the blue economy
Rethinking the blue economy to be inclusive, sustainable, fair and for everyone (IIED) Maggie Watson’s article on the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), published in March 2019, reflects
Climate Auctions: A Market-Based Approach to National Climate Action (World Bank Group)
A new brief published by the World Bank group explores climate auctions as a new alternative in the decision making process of allocating public funding to commercially developed mitigation projects.
Argentina – Country profile
Background Argentina has roughly 44 million inhabitants and is the second largest economy in Latin America after Brazil and Mexico with a GDP of more than USD 600 billion. Agriculture,
Economic Tools for Increasing Nature Conservation on Private Land (SPI)
This brief by the Smart Policy Institute (SPI) explores policy tools that can help protect ecosystem services for public benefit while ensuring viable livelihoods for private landowners. Available tools include
UNEP Working Paper on Financing Sustainable Development: The Role of Sovereign Wealth Funds for Green Investment
Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) hold total assets under management worth USD 7.5 trillion. Their potential role financing and promoting green investments and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is undeniable yet
Leveraging Public Finance for Coastal Adaptation (Deltares and GCF)
Coastal adaptation investment presents clear opportunities for social welfare improvements, particularly for densely populated areas with high levels of economic activity. This policy brief by Deltares and Global Climate Forum
