Learning from Leaders: Nordic and International Best Practice with Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform

The report analyzes national efforts to transition from carbon-intensive energy sources to sustainable alternatives by reforming fossil fuel subsidies and implementing innovative policy instruments.

• The report details the processes by which Ethiopia, Morocco, Peru, and the Philippines have reformed their fossil fuel subsidies.
• Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden have implemented innovative policy tools to facilitate a transition toward sustainable and renewable energy sources.
• To limit global warming to under 2°C above pre-industrial levels, the energy sector must prioritize fuel switching away from carbon-intensive sources and increase energy efficiency, as government subsidies for fossil fuels currently discourage these goals.

APA

Christensen,, L. M. T. C. S. ,. M. T. (2016). Learning from Leaders: Nordic and International Best Practice with Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/learning-leaders-nordic-and-international-best-practice-fossil-fuel-subsidy

Chicago

Christensen,, Laura Merrill,Lasse Toft Christensen,Lourdes Sanchez ,Laura Merrill,Lasse Toft. Learning from Leaders: Nordic and International Best Practice with Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2016. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/learning-leaders-nordic-and-international-best-practice-fossil-fuel-subsidy.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{christensen2016learning, author = {Christensen,, Laura Merrill,Lasse Toft Christensen,Lourdes Sanchez ,Laura Merrill,Lasse Toft}, title = {{Learning from Leaders: Nordic and International Best Practice with Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2016}, month = nov, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/learning-leaders-nordic-and-international-best-practice-fossil-fuel-subsidy}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }