Green Recovery Initiatives | ADB COVID-19 Policy Database

Green CPEC & climate engineering

Pakistan Observer

10 Mar 2021

Pakistan

Biodiversity and Ecosystems Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital Sustainable Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions

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

Nepal and DPs agree to enable green and sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic

Development Aid

15 Dec 2020

Nepal

Cross-Cutting Measures Green Businesses and Jobs Biodiversity and Ecosystems Sustainable Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions Air Quality Clean Energy Waste Management and Circular Economy Waste Management

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

£80 million fund for green jobs and new national parks to kick start green recovery

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Natural England, Environment Agency, Forestry Commission

18 Nov 2020

United Kingdom

Green Businesses and Jobs Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital Sustainable Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions

Biggest ever nationwide initiative to restore nature in England set for launch

Natural England, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

05 Nov 2020

United Kingdom

Conservation and Increase of Natural Capital Sustainable Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions

New action to improve air quality

Scottish Government

30 Oct 2020

United Kingdom

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Enforcement of Environmental Regulations Green and Low Carbon Technologies and Innovations Sustainable Transport and Mobility

New department “public space” in the Roads and Green Space Office

District Office Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg of Berlin

14 Oct 2020

Germany

Policy and Regulatory Reforms Sustainable Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions

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

Green recovery will lift Sweden out of dual crisis

Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation, Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Infrastructure

16 Sep 2020

Sweden

References

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
Biodiversity and the economic response to COVID-19: Ensuring a green and resileint recovery
This Policy Brief focuses on the importance of integrating biodiversity considerations into the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
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 crisis demonstrates the urgent need for urban greenspaces
The COVID- 19 pandemic highlights the vital importance of urban greenspaces as an essential quality-of-life element in sustainable cities.
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
Opinion survey on COVID-19 and wildlife trade in five Asian markets
A survey in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong showed public support to the closure of illegal and unregulated wildlife market.
Planting healthy air
Tree planting can be a cost-effective way to make air healthier for many urban residents.
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.
Nature Hires: How nature-based solutions can power a green jobs recovery
This report offers examples of NbS successfully deployed around the world and how they support a sustainable response to the COVID-19 crisis.
IUCN Global Standard for NbS
The new IUCN Global Standard enables everyone to consistently and reliably design, assess and scale-up Nature-based Solutions.
Green Deals to accelerate climate action post-COVID-19
This report provides recommendations on how to design recovery packages that combine COVID-19 recovery with climate action.
Thinking Ahead: Indonesia's Agenda on Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19 Pandemic
An overview of Indonesia's response to the challenge of adjusting policies for a more inclusive and sustainably developed future.
Evidence brief—How effective are nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation?
The economic benefits of nature-based solution was evident when coastal wetlands protected properties from flood damages during Hurricane Sandy.
How to feed the world in times of pandemics and climate change
In this brief, four questions are addressed from the perspective of livestock systems.
Post-COVID recovery: An agenda for resilience, development and equality
This report from IRENA offers practical advice on key investment and policy decisions for the crucial post-COVID recovery.