What economic impacts should we anticipate from the COVID-19 crisis?
“The great lockdown and the ensuing economic crisis has really aggravated the pre-existing inequalities in our society. It is really hitting hardest those who are already in inferior socioeconomic situations." –Anthony Cox, Deputy Director, Environment Directorate, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
What implications will this have for other policy priorities such as poverty reduction and equality?
"What this pandemic is doing... is activating our thinking about how economies are unequal, and how these inequities actually create vulnerabilities for the global economy itself." –Kevin Urama, Senior Director, African Development Institute (ADI)
What actions should governments consider to achieve balanced inclusive green growth through their COVID-19 responses?
What actions should governments consider to achieve balanced inclusive green growth through their COVID-19 responses?
“We really need to invest in stimulus packages that invigorate our economies and create jobs, with people’s wellbeing at the centre as well as the biodiversity and climate action that we need." –Najma Mohamed, Policy Director, Green Economy Coalition
What should the green growth community be focused on in supporting a COVID-19 response?
“We need to show policymakers in developing countries that while they are solving the problem of today, they can also deal with climate change as part of the package. It is not a distraction that will take away from the fight against poverty, or hunger or illness." –Mohan Munasinghe, Founder Chairman, Munasinghe Institute for Development
Recording
Speakers
Anthony Cox, Deputy Director, Environment Directorate, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Mohan Munasinghe, Founder Chairman, Munasinghe Institute for Development
Ligia Noronha, Director, Economy Division, UN Environment
Kevin Urama, Senior Director, African Development Institute (ADI)
Moderated by: Najma Mohamed, Policy Director, Green Economy Coalition