Green Recovery Initiatives | ADB COVID-19 Policy Database

Championing consumption for a worthy cause

PRC State Council / China Daily

15 Mar 2021

People's Republic of China

Cross-Cutting Measures Green Businesses and Jobs Waste Management and Circular Economy Waste Management Circular Economy Models

Low-carbon growth key to realizing green goals

China Daily

03 Mar 2021

People's Republic of China

Cross-Cutting Measures Policy and Regulatory Reforms

UKEF supports offshore wind deal in Taiwan and UK green jobs with £200 million

UK Export Finance

18 Feb 2021

Taipei,China, United Kingdom

Green and Blue Finance Clean Energy

China's pursuit of green recovery paves way for carbon-neutral pledge

Xinhuanet

06 Feb 2021

People's Republic of China

Green Businesses and Jobs Green and Blue Finance Green and Low Carbon Technologies and Innovations Clean Energy

S. Korea to focus on supporting economic recovery, preparing for post-pandemic era in 2021

Yonhap News Agency

17 Dec 2020

Republic of Korea

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Green Businesses and Jobs

EPA hosts 2020 Taiwan Circular Economy Summit

Environmental Protection Administration

12 Dec 2020

Taipei,China

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Circular Economy Models Green Value Chains

“Green Lifestyle for All” promotes environment-friendly approaches in daily life

Environmental Protection Administration

29 Oct 2020

Taipei,China

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Circular Economy Models Green Value Chains

Green New Deal to reduce economic dependence on carbon

Cheong Wa Dae, The Republic of Korea

15 Jul 2020

Republic of Korea

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Green Businesses and Jobs Sustainable Transport and Mobility

(Joint release) Enhanced wildlife management to prevent zoonotic virus such as COVID-19

Ministry of Environment

03 Jun 2020

Republic of Korea

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Enforcement of Environmental Regulations

Public reserves of recycling raw materials for PET kicks off for COVID-19

Ministry of Environment

07 May 2020

Republic of Korea

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Green and Blue Finance Waste Management Circular Economy Models Green Value Chains

References

Are We Building Back Better? Evidence from 2020 and Pathways for Inclusive Green Recovery Spending
The report provides an analysis of over 3500 fiscal policies announced by leading economies as they stimulate growth in the wake of the pandemic.
Building Back Better: How Big Are Green Spending Multipliers?
This paper estimates multipliers for spending in clean energy and biodiversity conservation to help inform stimulus measures for a post-COVID-19 su
Policy Brief: Green Recovery and the Transition to Green Economy in Uzbekistan
This paper presents a framework for COVID-19 recovery by “building forward better,” towards the development of a “green economy” in Uzbekistan.
Small Business Green Recovery Fund to power US climate transition
The proposed Small Business Green Recovery Fund aims to rejuvenate economic recovery while also catalyzing the transition to climate neutrality by
COVID-19 in North and Central Asia: Impacts, Responses and Strategies to Build Back Better
By recognizing that it is not a zero-sum game between enacting COVID-19 recovery measures and achieving the 2030 Agenda, countries can align recove
Priorities for mayors for a green post-COVID recovery: global perspectives
Economic experts presented their top three priorities for bringing about a green recovery and their advice on how cities can achieve this.
Impacts of COVID-19 on wood value chains and forest sector response
This policy brief summarizes the global survey findings on the impacts of COVID-19 on wood value chains and recovery measures for the forest sector
Assessment of Green Recovery Plans After Covid-19
New analysis, commissioned by the We Mean Business coalition and conducted by Cambridge Econometrics, shows that green recovery plans boost income,
Green budgeting and tax policy tools to support a green recovery
This policy brief focuses on ways in which countries can use green budgeting and tax policy tools to implement green recovery stimulus packages.
Making the green recovery work for jobs, income and growth
A green recovery will significantly enhance the resilience of economies and societies in severe recession and accelerating environmental challenges
Biodiversity and the economic response to COVID-19: Ensuring a green and resileint recovery
This Policy Brief focuses on the importance of integrating biodiversity considerations into the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
The Economic Case for Greening the Global Recovery through Cities: 7 priorities for national governments
This paper explores seven priorities for national governments which can yield economic dividends whilst contributing to long-term urban resilience.
COVID-19 accelerates ESG trends, global investors confirm
In the face of this crisis, the facts are now proving the resilience of sustainable investing.
53 Ways to Reform Fossil Fuel Consumer Subsidies and Pricing
Governments have the opportunity to look closely at fossil fuel subsidy reform and fuel taxation as effective tools for a green recovery.
Preventing the next pandemic - Zoonotic diseases and how to break the chain of transmission
Report warns that further outbreaks will emerge unless governments take active measures and sets out ten recommendations to prevent future pandemic