About Funders Funder Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs The main task of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to secure and promote Norway’s interests internationally. Contributions Protecting the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities Despite efforts, marine and coastal pollution from land-based sources not only continues unabated, but it has greatly increased in recent years. Long-form article January 19, 2021 Confronting the Plastic Pollution Pandemic Countries should carefully weigh the advantages and drawbacks of a proposed new global treaty on plastic pollution. Long-form article December 22, 2020 Global Climate Change Governance: The search for effectiveness and universality Countries' collective emission reduction pledges to fight climate change remain far from sufficient. What efforts and disputes led us to this crisis? Long-form article December 8, 2020 Harnessing the Power of Finance and Technology to Deliver Sustainable Development The world has enough money to fund sustainable development, yet there is a financing gap and a persistent digital divide to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Long-form article December 1, 2020 The Global Governance of Sustainable Energy: Access and Sustainable Transitions The sustainable energy transition is not guided by a central, hierarchical organization—an approach with many positive features worth copying. Long-form article November 16, 2020 The Precautionary Principle The precautionary principle guides decision-makers to take action to protect the environment, safety, and public health when there is scientific uncertainty. Long-form article October 23, 2020 The Evolving War on Illegal Wildlife Trade Wildlife trafficking is causing unprecedented declines in some species and can potentially spread zoonoses, such as the one that causes COVID-19. Long-form article October 6, 2020 How to Target Residential Electricity Subsidies in India Who benefits most from residential electricity subsidies in Jharkhand? We find a low share of benefits going to the poorest and recommend different strategies for state authorities to improve subsidy distribution. Report October 1, 2020 Pagination « First ‹ Previous Current page 1 Page 2 Next › Last »