Article Series: Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Tracking Progress: G-20 and APEC Commitments to Reform

The leaders of the Group of Twenty (G-20) countries agreed in September 2009 to phase-out inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies over the medium term. This section of the GSI website is dedicated to tracking the progress that has taken place since this commitment – including developments at subsequent G-20 Summits, the similar commitment made by APEC Leaders in November 2009, and the formation of a group of ‘Friends’ countries in support of both reform movements. 

Research Type: 
Fossil Fuels

Analysis: G-20 and APEC Progress

10 November 2011

This GSI is engaged in analyzing the progress on fossil-fuel subsidy reform made by G-20 and APEC countries. To date, this includes a review of the G-20's first year since committing to phase out fossil-fuel subsidies; an exploratory investigation of tax- and royalty-related subsidies to oil extraction in five G-20 countries; and an analysis of the appropriate institutional home for fossil-fuel subsidy reform.

G-20 Summit Policy Briefs

17 January 2012

Following the G-20's announcement to phase out fossil-fuel subsidies, and prior to each subsequent G-20 Summit, the GSI has released policy briefs analysing what countries need to do and what has been done so far to implement fossil-fuel subsidy reform.

Library of Official G-20 Documents and Related Reports

10 November 2011

This page lists all publically available G-20 and APEC documents on the reform of fossil-fuel subsidies, as well as related publications.