Jun 10, 2024 CommentNo shortage of public money to pay for a just energy transition With negotiations underway to establish a new global climate finance goal, wealthy countries are once again trying to shirk their responsibilities
Feb 28, 2024 CommentWhen governments fund fossil fuels, it’s time to take them to court A new wave of climate litigation is targeting state institutions that are still providing public finance for fossil fuels, despite pledges to turn off the funding tap
May 16, 2023 EnergyUS backs Indonesian oil refinery despite pledge to end fossil fuel finance The US has been accused of “breaking” a key climate financing commitment by approving almost $100m in support for an overseas fossil fuel project
Apr 4, 2023 FinanceOECD reforms set to give “green” projects better export finance OECD countries agree to extend support for ‘climate-friendly’ projects. But vague definitions and inclusion of contested activities worry campaigners.
May 12, 2022 EnergyNigerian airlines win jet fuel subsidy after shutdown threat After domestic airlines threatened to ground their planes, the government agreed to cover some of their rising fuel costs
Sep 28, 2017 NewsDiesel subsidised by €21bn a year in Europe Amid scandal and a public health crisis, diesel was a major beneficiary of government support for fossil fuels between 2014 and 2016, a report reveals
Jan 9, 2017 EnergyChina emerges as green reformer in vast petrol tax study Beijing is quietly hiking fuel taxes, finds comprehensive study, but oil-rich countries are *increasing* subsidies for motorists