Policy Briefs
Economic Instruments for Protecting Species at Risk on Private Land (SPI)
Many species at risk are found on private land which presents a unique challenge compared to protection on public land. This Policy Brief by the Smart Prosperity Institute (SPI) focuses
Economic Tools to Reduce Household Waste and Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions (SPI)
Reducing and diverting waste can be an important step in GHG mitigation and Canada’s overall climate change approach. This Policy Brief by the Smart Prosperity Institute (SPI) focuses on economic
Policy Brief on Sovereign Wealth Funds and Sustainable Development
Key messages: Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) hold total assets under management worth US$7.5 trillion. Yet, SWFs participation in green finance has remained very low, with most estimates suggesting less than
Policy Brief on Sustainable Public Procurement
Key messages: There is growing agreement among public authorities that Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) can be used as a strategic instrument to deliver environmental, economic, and social benefits, with a
UNEP Policy Brief on Fiscal Policy and the Nationally Determined Contributions
Key messages: Fiscal measures will be an important part of countries’ efforts to mitigate GHG emissions and mobilize climate financing to deliver their Nationally Determine Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris
Policy Brief on Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Key messages: There is growing consensus that phasing out fossil fuel subsidies is an essential part of the green economy transformation, by sending the right price signal to the market
