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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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Green Recovery from COVID-19

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New brief out from the Green Finance Institute on facilitating a green recovery in the UK, with investments by the UK National Infrastructure Bank in key sectors -- the built environment, clean energy, transport, and more! For instance, the report notes that "there are nature-based projects that have the ability to attract significant private capital if the Government acts as a co-investor or provides first loss guarantees particularly within sustainable and regenerative agriculture and sustainable forestry – both sectors which could provide water and carbon sequestration."

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Stimulating post‐COVID‐19 green recovery by investing in ecological restoration

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NOx Emissions Reduction and Rebound in China Due to the COVID‐19 Crisis

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In this #GGKPwebinar, experts discuss the role education and learning can play in a successful long-term green recovery. This webinar formally launched the Green Learning Network (GLN) – a collaborative space where education and training professionals can share and access green learning resources and events, collaborate, and learn from each other. Read More

How a circular economy could aid the COVID-19 recovery — Returnable packaging, digital supply chains, regenerative agriculture, and more!

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Supporting the Global Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Land-based Solutions for Healthy People and a Healthy Planet

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The World Meteorological Organization reports GHG emissions in the atmosphere continue to reach record levels despite COVID-19 lockdowns. Find out more on the latest WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin.

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