Green Recovery Initiatives | ADB COVID-19 Policy Database

Commission welcomes European Parliament's approval of Recovery and Resilience Facility

European Commission

10 Feb 2021

European Union

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Green Businesses and Jobs Green and Blue Finance

The EU, Leonardo DiCaprio and Global Wildlife Conservation team-up to protect biodiversity

European Commission

16 Dec 2020

Global

Green and Blue Finance Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital

14 World leaders commit to 100 percent sustainable ocean management to solve global challenges; call for more countries to join

High Level Panel for the Sustainable Ocean Economy

02 Dec 2020

Global

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Green Businesses and Jobs Green and Blue Finance Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital Sustainable Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions Enforcement of Environmental Regulations Green and Low Carbon Technologies and Innovations Sustainable Transport and Mobility Clean Energy Waste Management Circular Economy Models Green Value Chains

EU budget: European Commission welcomes agreement on €1.8 trillion package to help build greener, more digital and more resilient Europe

European Commission

10 Nov 2020

European Union

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Green Businesses and Jobs Green and Blue Finance Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital Green and Low Carbon Technologies and Innovations

EUR 17 billion EU SURE social bond listed on LuxSE

European Commission

27 Oct 2020

European Union

Green and Blue Finance

NAMA Facility responds to a global green recovery with its largest-ever funding for a new "Ambition Initiative"

Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety

24 Sep 2020

Germany, Global

Green and Blue Finance Green and Low Carbon Technologies and Innovations

City Climate Finance Gap Fund launches to support climate-smart urban development

Ministry of Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development

23 Sep 2020

Germany, Luxembourg, Global

Green and Blue Finance Clean Energy

NextGenerationEU: Commission presents next steps for €672.5 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility in 2021 Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy

European Commission

17 Sep 2020

European Union

Green and Blue Finance

State of the Union: Commission raises climate ambition and proposes 55% cut in emissions by 2030

European Commission

17 Sep 2020

European Union

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Green Businesses and Jobs Green and Blue Finance Enforcement of Environmental Regulations Green and Low Carbon Technologies and Innovations Clean Energy

Six million Euros made available for conservation action to counter COVID-19 impacts

International Union for Conservation of Nature

03 Aug 2020

Global

Green and Blue Finance Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital Enforcement of Environmental Regulations

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".