Green industrial policy consists of a series of policy tools aimed at promoting the development of specific green industries. They can stimulate enterprises to invest in green technologies through measures such as research and development subsidies and tax incentives, and guide the whole society to reduce environmental negative externality behaviors.
Read MoreAir pollution disproportionately impacts South Asia with pollution-related deaths reaching 2 million annually and a concerning 21% rise in per capita death rates over the last decade. Despite promising results from private investments like air purifiers, their widespread adoption in South Asia remains hindered by financial constraints and other factors, underscoring the urgent need for targeted research and policy interventions to combat air pollution's devastating impact on public health and productivity in the region.
Read MoreThe Climate Policy Lab recently updated an expansive dataset that reports global public expenditures on the research, development and demonstration of energy efficiency, fossil fuels, renewable energy sources, nuclear, hydrogen and fuel cells, power and storage technologies, other cross-cutting technologies and research and unallocated budgets from 2000 to 2022. Kate Chi examines the data’s patterns.
Read More
