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Press Release: India’s fossil-fuel subsidies fell by USD 2 billion from FY16 to FY17 - but still dwarf subsidies for renewables: IISD and CEEW

December 19, 2018

India’s fossil-fuel subsidies fell sharply by nearly 70 per cent, from INR 1,73,330 crore (USD 29 billion) in FY14 to INR 52,980 crore (USD 8 billion) in FY17. Between FY16 and FY17, fossil-fuel subsidies declined by INR 12,270 crore (USD 2 billion).

Press Release: New network brings together countries to reform fossil fuel subsidies and tackle climate change during UN climate conference

December 11, 2018

The Friends’ Network – led by the Friends of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform – brings together 20 country representatives from around the world to share lessons, knowledge, and experiences for successfully implementing fossil fuel subsidy reform (FFSR).

News: Media Advisory: New network brings together countries to reform fossil fuel subsidies and tackle climate change during UN climate conference

December 10, 2018 | Ziona Eyob

New network brings together countries to reform fossil fuel subsidies and tackle climate change during UN climate conference

Press Release: Government handouts of public money to fossil fuel industry undermine climate solutions – study

September 17, 2018

Federal government uses hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars to support the fossil fuel industry, keeps true cost of subsidies hidden from Canadians

Press Release: Argentina and Canada commit to peer reviews of their fossil fuel subsidies under the G20 process

June 14, 2018

Two G20 members announced today that they will carry out a voluntary peer review of their fossil fuel subsidies, in a move to support transparency and contribute to their reform.

Press Release: Canada continues to provide billions of dollars each to year to support fossil fuels – new study

June 4, 2018

Canada is the largest provider of government support for oil and gas production per unit of GDP, providing more than any other country in the G7, despite repeated pledges to end fossil fuel subsidies, new research has revealed.

News: Call for Papers: Trade impacts of fossil fuel subsidies

May 2, 2018

Deadline for abstract submission: 25 May 2018 Notice of Acceptance: 20 June 2018 Deadline for full paper submission: 31 August 2018 Conference date (Geneva): Friday, 5 October 2018, 09:00-17:00 Pre-Conference High-Level Policy Panel: Thursday 04 October 2018, 18:30-20:00 The Geneva-based Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Centre for Trade and E

News: IISD and others call on Ministers to fulfil their commitments to reform and phase out fossil fuel subsidies

December 12, 2017

IISD along with 37 other groups wrote to the Government of Canada to press upon "'the importance of fulfilling its commitments to the G7 and G20 to reform and phase out fossil fuel subsidies in Canada over the medium term."

Press Release: Members Call for WTO to Play a Central Role in Ending Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies

December 11, 2017

Buenos Aires, December 11, 2017—A coalition of 12 World Trade Organization (WTO) Members is urging the WTO today to advance the discussion on fossil fuel subsidies, asking for transparency and reform of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption.

Press Release: India reduces expenditure on energy subsidies by USD 15.4 billion: IISD, ODI and ICF India

December 1, 2017

Renewable subsidies rise but coal subsidies remain stagnant, despite increased social costs to India’s GDP driven by air pollution and health care expenses