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According to an article published by Jakarta Post on August 21, 2020, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged to double its loan commitments to Indonesia in order to support the country’s economic recovery. In previous years, Indonesia received between USD 1 billion and USD 2 billion annually, mainly for energy-related infrastructure projects. ADB Country...Read more »
On August 21, 2020, the Scottish government announced the fast-tracking of a GBP 20 million low-carbon heat fund for social housing. Scotland’s energy minister, Paul Wheelhouse, said: “This £20 million Social Housing Net Zero Heat fund will deliver rapid investment to support both our energy and construction sectors whilst reducing bills for those who in...Read more »
On August 24, 2020, the German Government announced the launch of its first Green German Federal Securities in the second half of 2020. Up to EUR 11 billion is expected to be issued through these financing instruments in the coming months. Dr. Jörg Kukies, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Finance, explained: “From now...Read more »
In August 2020, the Biofuture Platform launched a set of voluntary principles designed to help economies create jobs in the bioenergy sector. The Biofuture Platform is a government-led, multi-stakeholder initiative supporting international coordination for a low-carbon bioeconomy. The bioenergy sector, currently employing around 3 million people worldwide, was severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. At...Read more »
On August 13, 2020, Climate Home News reported on an international study about green recovery opportunities in Brazil. The study by the New Climate Economy and World Resources Institute, in partnership with former finance ministers and World Bank executives, finds that the government could rebuild the economy faster after the pandemic by making low-carbon growth...Read more »
In August, the Canadian government announced improved funding opportunities for infrastructure projects in the country. Provinces and territories can redirect up to 10% of the funds they originally received under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to the new COVID-19 Resilience funding stream. The maximum total volume to be reallocated amounts to CAD 3.3 billion....Read more »
On August 14, 2020, Reuters reported on Nairobi’s increased efforts to expand green infrastructure. The article highlights how such investments address challenges posed by the pandemic and the climate crisis. The Kenyan capital is improving the protection and quality of green spaces, especially along the Nairobi River, while supporting people in need. In March, the...Read more »
On August 12, 2020, the National Observer published an article analyzing Canada’s stimulus spending for the energy sector. Based on data compiled by the Energy Policy Tracker, which is co-hosted by IISD, the authors highlight the huge sums supporting the production and consumption of fossil fuels. Canada, in particular, has committed a total of USD...Read more »
In August 2020, more than 100 economists called for an end to the carbon economy in a letter published by The Guardian. They argue that, while the current crisis drastically reveals the weaknesses of the current economic system, it also offers a window of opportunity to build back better and foster stability. The letter includes...Read more »
ING published a report on August 11, 2020, about national recovery and stimulus spending in the Asia-Pacific region. The analysis highlights that most countries in the region, with the exception of New Zealand and Singapore, have hardly included any green stimulus measures in their economic recovery packages. Notably, the report presents data that demonstrate that...Read more »
