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Self-insurance Against Natural Disasters: The use of pension funds in Pacific Island countries (IMF)
Pacific island countries are exposed to significant risks from natural disasters. As a disaster relief measure, Fiji allowed pre-retirement pension withdrawals in the wake of
Energy Subsidy Reform Assessment Framework (ESRAF)
Developed by the Energy Sector Management Assistant Programme (ESMAP), the Energy Subsidy Reform Assessment Framework (ESRAF) is a comprehensive analytical toolkit and assessment framework for helping
Funds and mechanisms for the management of oil and gas revenues to support sustainable development: Insights from country experiences and lessons for Senegal (UN Environment)
Senegal is likely to become a significant oil and gas producer by the start of the next decade. These resources can be an important driver
Nature conservation on private land is essential but undersupplied – economic tools can help
5 July 2018 – This blog post by Scott McFatridge (Research Associate at the Smart Prosperity Institute) explores how rewarding nature conservation on private land can
HLPF Side Event Highlights the Potential of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform to Help Achieve the SDGs
19 July 2018 – In the sidelines of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York, a side-event addressed the role of
What Ireland’s Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill Means for Global Climate Action
20 July 2018 – Ireland has become the first country in the world to commit to divest from fossil fuels, after politicians voted to withdraw
