Making Paris Happen – The role of fiscal policies for a low-carbon, inclusive green economy

The Green Fiscal Policy Network, a joint partnership between UNEP, German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which aims to facilitate knowledge sharing, learning and dialogue on fiscal policies to support the inclusive green economy, will organize an event entitled “Making Paris Happen – The role of fiscal policies for a low-carbon, inclusive green economy” on Tuesday 31 May.

This event will examine how fiscal policies can support implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement by raising revenues for green investment and shifting incentives. A keynote speech by Hans Eichel (Former Finance Minister, Germany, 1999-2005) will explore how green fiscal reforms can help ‘make Paris happen’ by, for example, raising revenues and incentivising investment in low-carbon technologies. This will be followed by a high-level panel discussion exploring what countries have committed to in their INDCs on fiscal reform and what still needs to be done to meet the Paris targets.

This event is jointly organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) as part of the Green Fiscal Policy Network, in cooperation with Green Budget Germany/FÖS. The Green Fiscal Policy Network and this event are supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB). This is a Partner Event at Green Week 2016 which focuses on the theme of ‘Investing for a greener future’.

! REGISTRATION !

The event is free to attend and will be followed by a reception. Pre-registration is required.

To register please email: greenfiscalpolicy@gmail.com

INVITED SPEAKERS AND PANELLISTS

Hans Eichel

Former Finance Minister, Germany 1999-2005 and Advisory Board President, Green Budget Germany

Mary Veronica Tovšak Pleterski

Director for European and International Carbon Markets, Directorate-General for Climate Action, European Commission

Steven Stone

Chief of the Economics and Trade Branch, Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, United Nations Environment Programme

Ian Parry

Principal Environmental Fiscal Policy Expert, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund

Representatives from France, Morocco and Sweden