This course sets out to provide interested participants from government, business, and civil society with an introduction to the green fiscal policy tools and approaches to foster a more sustainable future. Participants completing the course will be able to:
- Explain the rationale for greater use of green fiscal policy
- List different fiscal instruments to promote desirable economic, social and environmental outcomes
- Describe the key stages of the policy cycle
- Highlight the main opportunities and challenges presented by the energy, transport and waste management sectors
- Outline how international collaboration enhances fiscal policy action taken at national level
The course aims to provide participants with a solid understanding of fiscal policy instruments and reform strategies available to policymakers to advance the green economy transition. It contains five lessons, each taking approximately 20 minutes to complete:
- The need for green fiscal policy
- Fiscal instruments for greening the economy
- Effective strategies for fiscal reform
- Applying green fiscal policy in key sectors
- Collaborating for impact