Green Recovery Initiatives | ADB COVID-19 Policy Database

New strategy to place priority on green growth

Viet Nam News

31 Mar 2021

Viet Nam

Cross-Cutting Measures Policy and Regulatory Reforms

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

Stronger laws urged to protect Philippine wildlife

Manila Standard

04 Mar 2021

Philippines

Cross-Cutting Measures Policy and Regulatory Reforms Biodiversity and Ecosystems Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital

International forum on strategic and priority directions for Uzbekistan’s transition to a Green Economy at scale took place in Tashkent.

UZB ministry of Economic development and poverty reduction

04 Mar 2021

Uzbekistan

Cross-Cutting Measures Policy and Regulatory Reforms

Low-carbon growth key to realizing green goals

China Daily

03 Mar 2021

People's Republic of China

Cross-Cutting Measures Policy and Regulatory Reforms

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

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

One Planet Summit: Germany supports stronger global biodiversity protection

Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety

11 Jan 2021

Germany

Policy and Regulatory Reforms 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.
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
Policy Brief: Green Recovery and the Transition to Green Economy in Uzbekistan
This paper presents a framework for COVID-19 recovery by “building forward better,” towards the development of a “green economy” in Uzbekistan.
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
COVID-19 in North and Central Asia: Impacts, Responses and Strategies to Build Back Better
By recognizing that it is not a zero-sum game between enacting COVID-19 recovery measures and achieving the 2030 Agenda, countries can align recove
Impacts of COVID-19 on wood value chains and forest sector response
This policy brief summarizes the global survey findings on the impacts of COVID-19 on wood value chains and recovery measures for the forest sector
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.
Assessment of Green Recovery Plans After Covid-19
New analysis, commissioned by the We Mean Business coalition and conducted by Cambridge Econometrics, shows that green recovery plans boost income,
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.
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.
Preventing the next pandemic - Zoonotic diseases and how to break the chain of transmission
Report warns that further outbreaks will emerge unless governments take active measures and sets out ten recommendations to prevent future pandemic
Air Pollution: Locked Down by COVID-19 but Not Arrested
This article summarizes the relationship between air pollution and COVID-19, and suggests policy recommendations for countries to build back better
COVID-19 stimulus measures must save lives, protect livelihoods, and safeguard nature to reduce the risk of future pandemics
Responding to the COVID-19 crisis means choosing policies and actions that protect nature – so that nature can help to protect us.