This study explores how the proposed activities by the Congo Basin countries to reduce drivers of land emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) could support the transition to a green economy and low carbon development future.
Belarus commits to provide Information on eco-labelling and support sustainable consumption. The commitment will result in the establishment of the eco-labelling system in the Republic of Belarus.
The phrase “Green Economy” was first mentioned in ‘Green Economy Blue Book’ by the British economist Pierre published in 1989. Green Economy promotes economic growth, instead of blocking it in the name of protecting the environment.
The Government of India has ambitious renewable energy targets, but limited financial resources to meet those targets.
The Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has published a guidebook on how governments can develop a fossil fuel subsidies reform strategy, in a way that will fit their individual objectives and circumstances.
This report maps existing and emerging carbon pricing initiatives around the world. It does not provide a quantitative, transaction-based analysis of the international carbon market since current market conditions invalidate any attempt to undertake such an analysis.