Green Recovery Initiatives | ADB COVID-19 Policy Database

Tourism that treads lightly on the land

Nepali Times

31 Mar 2021

Nepal

Cross-Cutting Measures Green Businesses and Jobs Biodiversity and Ecosystems Sustainable Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions Waste Management and Circular Economy Waste Management Circular Economy Models Green Value Chains

Distributive justice in water management underscored

The News International

24 Mar 2021

Pakistan

Biodiversity and Ecosystems Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital Sustainable Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions Air Quality Green and Low Carbon Technologies and Innovations

Title: $300 Million from Green Climate Fund to Support ADB’s First Green Recovery Program in Southeast Asia

Asian Development Bank

22 Mar 2021

Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam

Cross-Cutting Measures Green and Blue Finance Air Quality Green and Low Carbon Technologies and Innovations Sustainable Transport and Mobility Clean Energy

Pakistan’s environment policies being recognised globally: PM

The Nation

15 Mar 2021

Pakistan

Cross-Cutting Measures Policy and Regulatory Reforms Green Businesses and Jobs Green and Blue Finance Biodiversity and Ecosystems Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital Air Quality Green and Low Carbon Technologies and Innovations Clean Energy

Green CPEC & climate engineering

Pakistan Observer

10 Mar 2021

Pakistan

Biodiversity and Ecosystems Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital Sustainable Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions

Stronger laws urged to protect Philippine wildlife

Manila Standard

04 Mar 2021

Philippines

Cross-Cutting Measures Policy and Regulatory Reforms Biodiversity and Ecosystems Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital

Joint media release: In-water conservation and monitoring kicks off on the Great Barrier Reef

Ministry for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development; Minister for the Environment; and Special Envoy for the Great Barrier Reef

22 Feb 2021

Australia

Green Businesses and Jobs Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital

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

How Pakistan is aiming for a green recovery from the pandemic

World Economic Forum

12 Feb 2021

Pakistan

Green and Blue Finance Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital

Safer, greener travel: government investment in transport tech to accelerate the road to a green recovery

Department for Transport

11 Feb 2021

United Kingdom

Green and Blue Finance Sustainable Transport and Mobility

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
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
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.
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.
Valuing nature conservation
Rigorous analysis to expand nature conservation can help determine where natural capital could have the biggest impact on climate, jobs, and health
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.
Why deforestation and extinctions make pandemics more likely
A compilation of ecological studies found that species known to host diseases transmissible to humans increased as biodiversity generally decreased
COVID- 19 crisis demonstrates the urgent need for urban greenspaces
The COVID- 19 pandemic highlights the vital importance of urban greenspaces as an essential quality-of-life element in sustainable cities.
Ecology and economics for pandemic prevention
The cost of preventing pandemics over the next decade by protecting wildlife would equate to just 2% of COVID-19's estimated financial damage.
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
Conserving Biodiversity to Mitigate Pandemic Risks
To prevent the emergence of a new pandemic, monitoring of pathogens must be supported by socioeconomic solutions that protect biodiversity.