On Tuesday 4 December, a session organised by Denmark and the IISD-GSI with the involvement of the Friends of Fossil-Fuel Subsidy Reform aimed to identify solutions to create further momentum for fossil-fuel subsidy reform. Panel discussions address: The engagement of political actors at an international level: in which forums and how can fossil-fuel subsidy reform […]

On Monday 26 March, the Friends of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform group and the IISD’s Global Subsidies Initiative held a side event to the Rio+20 negotiating session in New York, chaired by New Zealand, that discussed why and how fossil fuel subsidy reform could be advanced at Rio+20. The side event was introduced by Ambassador […]

On Wednesday 7 December, the Friends of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform group and the IISD’s Global Subsidies Initiative held a side-event to the UNFCCC meeting in Durban. The side-event considered how international initiatives to reduce inefficient fossil fuel subsidies hold significant promise for climate change mitigation. Invited guests joined Ministers,OECD Environment Director Simon Upton, G20 […]