UNEP has released a new Green Economy Discussion Paper which analyses the regional debate on the potential of a green economy transition to sustainable development. “Development strategies of selected Latin American and Caribbean countries and the green economy approach - A comparative analysis” focuses on six countries that have expressed...
A new study from the World Bank shows how climate action is an essential pillar of an effective development strategy. “Growing Green: the Economic Benefits of Climate Action” outlines policies and recommendations to help guide countries in the Europe and Central Asia region toward a greener economic growth model emphasizing...
A new World Bank report, “Balancing Act: Cutting Energy Subsidies While Protecting Affordability” analyzes the energy efficiency policies of seven countries that were successful in achieving low energy intensities or in reducing their energy intensity considerably. The report proposes that with well-designed energy tariffs and social protection policies, the fiscal...
The National Academies has conducted a review of the Internal Revenue Code to identify which provisions have the largest effects on carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions and to estimate the magnitude of those effects. The report, “Effect of US Tax Policy on Greenhouse Gas Emissions” finds that the tax...
A new book by the Growth Dialogue examines how five cities, Curitiba, Helsinki, Penang, Ulsan and Yokohama, have managed to achieve both economic growth and sustainability. The book, "Five Cities Going Green", explores what can be achieved in the greening of cities within current technological and urban parameters, and what new...
The OECD has produced a case-study on inclusive green growth in Ethiopia, showcasing the progress and prospects of green growth in Ethiopia, one of Africa’s first countries to develop a such a strategy. The paper provides background on the Ethiopian inclusive green growth perspective, potentials and problems that shape the...
- New research from the OECD on why green growth is vital to securing a more sustainable future for developing countries...
This OECD Trade and Environment Working Paper surveys the numerous domestic incentives used by governments to promote renewable energy, focusing on those that might have implications for trade - both those that are likely to increase opportunities for trade and those that may inhibit imports or promote exports. The paper...
Issue 4 of UN-DESA's Guidebook to the Green Economy focuses on the various international green economy platforms, partnerships, programs, funds and other initiatives providing services, such as information exchange, data management, capacity building, finance, and technology services, to support countries and stakeholders to implement a green economy. The guidebook, also...
A new policy brief on “Enhancing Direct Access to the Green Climate Fund” by the Frankfurt School, Germanwatch and ENDA Tiers Monde for CDKN discusses access modalities for the Green Climate Fund. In particular, the paper explains the terminology around 'direct access' and 'enhanced direct access', outlining the capacities needed...