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With alarming speed, COVID-19 has infected tens of millions of people worldwide and killed more than one million. It has impacted economies and changed people's lives, particularly the poor and vulnerable who are already disproportionately impacted by climate change and other environmental, social, and economic risks.

The virus has also become central to national policy and has halted business operations in ways that were unimaginable. The economic impacts of these efforts are likely to be felt for years to come.

In addition to responses from government leaders, who are calling for support to cope with the twin crises of public health and rebuilding economies in sustainable and resource-efficient ways, industry and finance stakeholders also have important roles. This includes generating innovative solutions for diversifying production portfolios, building business capacities for sustaining growth, and aligning institutional investors’ fiduciary duties and stewardship practices with long-term decision-making and sustainable value creation.

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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD)

The 2021 Green Growth and Sustainable (GGSD) Forum will focus on COVID-19 recovery measures and their role in greening the built environment and the transport sector. Read More

As a programme partner of the World Resources Forum 2021, the Green Industry Platform and GO4SDGs, are jointly hosting an online workshop “In Africa for Africa: Weaving solutions for textile circularity challenges” on 12 October. The workshop will invite SMEs, retailers, and other textile value chain stakeholders to discuss how to bridge communication gaps and deliver a coordinated support structure for circularity.

Limited free tickets are available! Write to [email protected] to secure your free registration!

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Did you miss the Green Fiscal Policy Network workshop on A Green COVID-19 Recovery in the Asia-Pacific Region?

No worries - summaries, recordings, and slide decks from all five sessions are now available on the GFPN website.

The workshop hosted experts from across the Asia Pacific and beyond to share the latest green recovery updates, policy insights, and recommendations for the region.

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https://greenfiscalpolicy.org/training_material/role-of-fiscal-policies-in-a-green-covid-19-recovery...

As conservation experts gathered at the IUCN World Conservation Congress to discuss international climate and biodiversity, Ebony Holland shares recent research outlining how nature-based solutions are being placed front and centre by least developed countries.

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https://www.iied.org/nature-based-solutions-building-blocks-for-green-recovery-climate-action-least-...

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the water and sanitation sector in Asia Pacific?
Which areas should be prioritised for recovery?
What opportunities lie ahead post-pandemic?

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Having already pledged to reach net zero emissions by 2060, how can Indonesia and other countries now implement change on the scale required? The answer - as Indonesia is learning - starts in the classroom. Find out more in our latest blog article for the Green Learning Network - link below ? ? ⬇️

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International Trade Centre(ITC)

On September 27-28 2021, the International Trade Centre’s (ITC) is hosting the Trade for Sustainable Development Forum 2021, one of the leading global events on sustainable value chains. Read More

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USAID-NREL Partnership

The International Jobs and Economic Development Impacts (I-JEDI) model, developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is a freely available model that estimates gross economic impacts from wind, solar,… Read More

Women entrepreneurs have sacrificed more time than men undertaking unpaid care during COVID-19 and their businesses have received less public support than those run by men – raising concerns that COVID-19 could undo years of progress for women entrepreneurs. Learn more about the new data highlighting the setbacks suffered by women in the workforce.

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https://blogs.worldbank.org/voices/covid-19-highlights-unfinished-business-ensuring-equality-women-e...

Day 1 of the Green Fiscal Policy Network and UNESCAP workshop "Role of Fiscal Policies in a Green COVID-19 Recovery: Experience, Best Practice, and Next Steps in the Asia-Pacific Region," has come to a close.

For Day 2, we'll discuss green finance, carbon pricing, fossil fuel subsidy reform, and political economy challenges with experts from around the world.

Register below to join us!

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