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How to win over those who will lose most from a global carbon tax
Those who bear a disproportionate share of a carbon tax will mobilise against it … unless they are given reason not to In his classic book, The Logic of Collective Action,
Why a carbon tax is the most effective price signal for the building sector
A carbon tax on the fuel used to heat Europe’s buildings is the most effective price signal to decarbonise Europe’s building stock, which is in desperate need of renovation to
Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Omits Big Climate Measures
Democrats hope to include climate and clean energy in a second bill. It could be Biden’s last chance to pass major global warming legislation. A deal reached Thursday between President
WTO Fisheries Subsidies Talks Consider Forced Labor, S&DT
The African, Caribbean and Pacific Group and the Africa Group shared a joint proposal to replace special and differential treatment provisions under the overfishing pillar of the Chair’s text. The
Tapping The Endogenous Growth Potential Of New Zealand – Monetary And Fiscal Policies
The COVID-19 has severely impacted the world economy, especially the industrial economy, from both the supply side and the demand side. International trade has been limited, and the global industrial
Are We Building Back Better?
Just over a year ago, as COVID-19 was causing personal, social and economic devastation across the world, government leaders were quick to announce their plans to “build back better” as
Redirecting subsidies for the good of nature
A lot of money is needed to prevent spiralling biodiversity loss; somewhere between US$598 billion and US$824 billion a year
Opportunity for whom: The EU-Africa partnership and sustainable energy transitions
The new EU-Africa partnership should focus on strengthening African governments and working with them on their renewable energy strategies, argues Jesse Ovadia. A new chapter in the EU’s relationship with
Govt Working On New Scheme Worth Rs 20,000 Crore To Solarise Agriculture Feeders: Union Minister R K Singh
Government of India planning to set aside Rs 20,000 under a new scheme to solarise agricultural feeders
