Financing Paris and the SDGs Through Fuel Subsidy Reform and Taxation: Country best practice
At COP 23, our Global Subsidies Initiative team will explore practical country and international efforts to remove fossil fuel subsidies and invest in renewables, public transport and energy efficiency.
At COP 23, our Global Subsidies Initiative team will explore practical country and international efforts to remove fossil fuel subsidies and invest in renewables, public transport and energy efficiency.
Phasing out $500 billion subsidies and introduction of fuel taxation has emissions reduction potential of 23% and liberates finance for sustainable energy.
Monday, 13 November, 18:30-20:00
Meeting Room 8 (550), UNFCCC Secretariat in Bonn, Germany
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