Green Recovery Initiatives | ADB COVID-19 Policy Database

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

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

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

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

Caucasus Nature Fund provides Armenia with new grant

The Government of the Republic of Armenia

10 Jul 2020

Armenia

Green and Blue Finance Enforcement of Environmental Regulations

Emergency Funding to Georgia’s Agency of Protected Areas

Caucasus Nature Fund

29 Jun 2020

Georgia

Green and Blue Finance Enforcement of Environmental Regulations

Plastic bag ban campaign during lock down

Ministry of Climate Change, Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency

Pakistan

Enforcement of Environmental Regulations Waste Management

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".