Green Recovery Initiatives | ADB COVID-19 Policy Database

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

PtX Lab Lausitz delivering synthetic fuels from the laboratory to aviation and shipping

Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety

02 Mar 2021

Germany

Green and Low Carbon Technologies and Innovations Clean Energy

Fuelling a greener future: E10 petrol set for September 2021 launch

Department for Transport

25 Feb 2021

United Kingdom

Sustainable Transport and Mobility

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

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

£40 million government funding to help polluting businesses clean up

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

07 Feb 2021

United Kingdom

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

£11 million boost for energy entrepreneurs to turn green dreams into reality

Department for Transport

04 Feb 2021

United Kingdom

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

Budget to support net-zero transformation

Scottish Government

01 Feb 2021

United Kingdom

Green Businesses and Jobs Green and Low Carbon Technologies and Innovations

£84 million boost for technology to power a green aviation revolution

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

27 Jan 2021

United Kingdom

Green Businesses and Jobs 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.
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.
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.
What the 2008 financial crisis can teach us about designing stimulus packages today
Governments can achieve both short-term economic gains and long-term benefits by making clean energy part of their stimulus plans.
Major ESG investment funds outperforming S&P 500 during COVID-19
Some of the biggest investment funds set up with ESG criteria are outperforming the broader market during the COVID-19 crisis.
Dutch cycling vision
Switching from car to bicycle reduces 65% of nitrogen oxide pollution per kilometer travelled and cycling to work reduces the risk of cancer by 40%
Pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure: A national study of employment impacts
A national study involving 11 cities in the United States found that bicycling infrastructure created the most jobs for a given level of spending.