Economic Policies to foster Green Growth

Improving energy system efficiency in the Czech Republic

31-Jan-2012

A carbon intensive energy system in the Czech Republic contributes to one of the highest ratios of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to GDP in the OECD.

Strong pressure is put on Belgian environment

12-Jul-2011

High population and energy intensities and concentrated agriculture put strong pressure on Belgian environment. To minimise the costs of achieving environmental goals polluters should face the marginal costs of the externalities they impose, requiring higher reliance on environmental taxation. Moreover, there is a need for reviewing the division of environmental responsibilities to reduce the costs of lack of coordination and harmonisation of policies in light of economies of scale and cross-border effects.

Environment and Sustainable development in India

14-Jun-2011

In India fossil fuel subsidies are amongst the largest among all fuel-importing countries and help ingrain detrimental consumption habits.