This issue features a guest article on fiscal policy and deforestation. It also includes information on recent reports and events on green fiscal policy.
This Working Paper provides the latest estimates of global energy subsidies, which are projected at US$5.3 trillion in 2015, or 6.5 percent of global GDP. Most of this arises from
Although the future extent and effects of global climate change remain uncertain, the expected damages are not zero, and risks of serious environmental and macroeconomic consequences rise with increasing atmospheric
This book is about the practicalities of introducing a carbon tax, set against the broader fiscal context. It consists of thirteen chapters, written by leading experts, covering the full range
This study highlights the role of the entire financial system in the transition to a green economy and reviews green financial sector policies in emerging and developing economies. It focuses
This UNEP publication (December 2014) explains and analyzes Mauritius’ efforts at greening its economy through a number of environmental fiscal measures, including a sector-by-sector overview of some of the initiatives implemented
This issue features a guest article on carbon taxes as an effective fiscal instrument to address climate change. It also includes recent reports and events related to green fiscal policy.
There is no one-size-fits-all strategy for fossil-fuel subsidy reform—but there are a set of planning stages that are generic, along with many common issues, challenges and potential solutions. The purpose
This technical manual draws together the different subsidy estimation methods that are used and have been published, mainly by intergovernmental organizations and governments. While the manual quotes multiple sources for most methods, often the approaches
Questions and answers on fossil fuel subsidies in India – presented in an illustrated, comic-book format. Link to file on Global Subsidies Initiative’s website: http://www.iisd.org/GSI/understanding-fossil-fuel-subsidies-india-questions-and-answers
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