Green Recovery Initiatives | ADB COVID-19 Policy Database

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

£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

Delivering Scotland’s green recovery

Scottish Government

08 Jan 2021

United Kingdom

Green and Blue Finance Green and Low Carbon Technologies and Innovations Sustainable Transport and Mobility

PM outlines his ten point plan for a green industrial revolution for 250,000 jobs

Prime Minister's Office

18 Nov 2020

United Kingdom

Green Businesses and Jobs Green and Blue Finance Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital Green and Low Carbon Technologies and Innovations Sustainable Transport and Mobility Clean Energy

NY Green Bank announces financial commitments of $165.9 million in record setting second and third quarters in 2020 helping the state rebuild its economy and combat climate change

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

16 Nov 2020

United States

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

New national parks and thousands of green jobs under plans to build back greener

Prime Minister's Office, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

14 Nov 2020

United Kingdom

Green Businesses and Jobs Green and Blue Finance Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital

New fund launched to reduce carbon emissions from coal and gas

Beehive.govt.nz

11 Nov 2020

New Zealand

Green Businesses and Jobs Green and Blue Finance 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.
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.
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.
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.
The circular economy: a transformative Covid-19 recovery strategy
A circular economy offers a tangible pathway towards a low-carbon and prosperous recovery.
Green Strings: Principles and conditions for a green recovery from COVID-19 in Canada
“Green strings” are key principles, criteria, and conditionalities that are critical to apply to ongoing economic stimulus and recovery efforts.
Whatever it takes to save the planet? Central banks and unconventional green policy
An analytical framework was developed to study the economic and environmental effects of “green quantitative easing".