Reports
IMF Fiscal Monitor – April 2020
April’s IMF Fiscal Monitor elaborates on the importance of fiscal measures to respond the COVID-19 related crisis. Chapter 1 argues that fiscal policies are at the forefront of responding to
The Future of Oil and Fiscal Sustainability in the GCC Region (IMF)
The oil market is undergoing fundamental change. New technologies are increasing the supply of oil from old and new sources, while rising concerns over the environment are seeing the world
What policies for greening the crisis response and economic recovery? Lessons learned from past green stimulus measures and implications for the COVID-19 crisis (OECD)
This paper evaluates green stimulus packages that were introduced in response to the global financial crisis (GFC) of 2007-08 and draws lessons relevant for greening the recovery from the Coronavirus
Securing Climate Benefit: A guide to using carbon offsets (GGKP)
This GGKP guide explains how to use carbon offsets responsibly to accelerate action on climate change. Responsible use requires spending time to understand and seek out high-quality credits. It recommends avoiding offsets that
Counting carbon in global trade – Why imported emissions challenge the climate regime and what might be done about it (ODI)
This set of essays identifies two main threats to the climate regime. The first is the growing importance of emissions traded across national borders, currently accounting for up to 38%
Shallow water shrimp fishery in Mozambique: who benefits from fiscal reform? (IIED)
In Mozambique, fisheries are important to the national economy and individual livelihoods. Shallow water shrimp fisheries (SWSF) provide an important source of income for many coastal communities. Yet the sustainability
