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

6pc RMG units adopting recovery models: study

The Daily Star

29 Mar 2021

Bangladesh

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

Five reasons why South Asia is coming together to beat marine plastic pollution

Daily Mirror

24 Mar 2021

Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka

Cross-Cutting Measures Policy and Regulatory Reforms Waste Management and Circular Economy Waste Management

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

World Consumer Rights Day: plastic ban and bane

The News International

15 Mar 2021

Pakistan

Cross-Cutting Measures Policy and Regulatory Reforms Waste Management and Circular Economy Waste Management Circular Economy Models

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

Governor Cuomo Announces New Regulations Adopted to Accelerate Renewable Energy Projects Across New York State

New York State Pressroom

03 Mar 2021

United States

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Clean Energy

Italy determined to turn the current crisis into opportunities

Ministry for Ecological Transition

02 Mar 2021

Italy

Green and Low Carbon Technologies and Innovations Clean Energy

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
UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2021
Countries using this methodology will generate strong evidence to guide a national strategy on food waste prevention.
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
Final Chair’s Summary - 10th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific, Theme: Advancing Circular Economy in Asia-Pacific towards the SDGs under COVID-19 Pandemic
The Forum recognised the need for commitment to green recovery and natural resource management to overcome the challenges faced by COVID-19.
Maximizing sustainable agri-food supply chain opportunities to redress COVID-19 in developing countries
This paper elucidates the long-standing causes of concern caused by agri-food supply chains and how these have been aggravated by COVID-19 in devel
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.
Regional and global contributions of air pollution to risk of death from COVID-19
Results suggest that ambitious policies to reduce air pollution need to combine with measures to control the transmission of COVID-19.
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
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.
Waste management during the COVID-19 pandemic: From response to recovery
The report provides practical information and guidelines on sustainable healthcare waste management with a focus on developing countries.
Transforming the energy system - a post-COVID-19 win-win for people and planet
A 2019 review on renewable energy found that transforming the energy system could boost the global GDP by US$ 98 trillion between now and 2050.