IISD Global Subsidies Initiative

The International Institute for Sustainable Development’s Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) is a program designed to put the spotlight on subsidies and the corrosive effects they can have on environmental quality, economic development and governance.

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Saudi-led G20 energy statement backs fossil fuel bailouts

Neglecting to mention climate change or commitments to end fossil fuel subsidies, G20 energy ministers focused on stabilising the oil market.

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Climate Home News

September 29, 2020

OPINION: Can India afford a green stimulus during the pandemic?

A deeper look at fossil fuel subsidies and renewable energy solutions suggests that green stimulus could be India’s most economically viable path to recovery.

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Economic Times

September 8, 2020

Stop using taxpayers' money to fund pollution

In May, The WHO released its “Manifesto for a healthy and green COVID-19 recovery.” It is in many ways an astonishing document, because it speaks briefly and plainly to the many global problems we face.

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Times Colonist

September 6, 2020

Canada's Pandemic Response Sends $16 Billion to Fossils, Just $300 Million to Clean Energy

Canada’s pandemic response to date has sent just C$300 million to clean energy, compared to more than $16 billion to fossil fuels, according to new data released this week by Energy Policy Tracker

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The Energy Mix

August 26, 2020

Part 2 – How Can India’s Energy Sector Recover Sustainably from COVID-19?

From IISD and CEEW, Part 2 of a three-part commentary series takes a deep dive into how India’s energy sector is coping with the impacts of COVID-19 and what this means for the sustainable energy transition.

Commentary

August 19, 2020

53 Ways to Reform Fossil Fuel Consumer Subsidies and Pricing

We have an opportunity to reform harmful fossil fuel subsidies as part of a green recovery after COVID-19. Our experts explain how.

Long-form article

August 18, 2020

True recovery means looking to the future, not the past

The global call for a just, green recovery from COVID-19 will require planning for the short and long term. One immediate need is to stop subsidizing the polluting, climate-altering fossil fuel industry.

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Rabble

August 18, 2020

U.S. Fossil Fuel Sector Has Come Out Far Ahead of Renewables in Pandemic Relief

At least $71.6 billion in federal funds has been allocated to the U.S. fossil fuel industry since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, while $349.5 million has been devoted to renewable energy.

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Morning Consult

August 17, 2020

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