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This draft working paper, prepared by the Green Economy Coalition (GEC) with support from the Partners for Inclusive Green Economies (PIGE) initiative, outlines a structural agenda for a green economic recovery following COVID-19. The document serves as an iterative, provisional analysis subject to further peer-review.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative examines Results-Based Financing (RBF) as a tool to mobilize private capital for climate mitigation and adaptation, particularly as part of post-COVID-19 economic recovery. It details the mechanics of RBF, identifies high-potential sectors such as energy and urban development, and discusses implementation challenges including counterparty risk and the potential for perverse incentives.

This report presents the results of a survey conducted by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) in collaboration with the Indonesian Energy Conservation and Efficiency Society (MASKEEI) to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on facility owners and energy efficiency service companies (ESCOs) in Indonesia.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute argues that the United States should set a greenhouse gas emissions-reduction target of 50% below 2005 levels by 2030. The document outlines how such a target is achievable through a combination of federal and local action, would stimulate economic growth and job creation, and is necessary to maintain international leadership and meet global warming limits of 1.5 degrees C.

This policy brief by Transforma argues that climate finance is essential for a just and resilient recovery in Mexico following the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines the current state of national and international climate funding, warns against the risks of the recent elimination of the Climate Change Fund (FCC), and provides specific recommendations for both the public and private sectors to align economic recovery with sustainability goals and international commitments.

This policy brief, authored by a coalition of 21 non-governmental and intergovernmental organisations, argues that the COVID-19 pandemic underscores the critical link between ecosystem health and human health. It provides a roadmap for policymakers to integrate nature-based solutions into crisis management and economic recovery to prevent future zoonotic pandemics and ensure a sustainable, carbon-neutral future.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute provides guidance for Ministries of Finance on integrating climate change mitigation and adaptation into COVID-19 economic recovery packages. It argues that aligning stimulus spending with climate goals can maximize long-term economic gains, create more jobs than traditional investments, and reduce future systemic risks.

A statement from World Resources Institute (WRI) CEO and President Dr. Andrew Steer outlining the organization's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on staff safety, virtual operations, and the opportunity to integrate climate and biodiversity protections into economic recovery efforts.

This report analyzes the impact of France's €100 billion 'Plan de relance' (recovery plan) on natural capital and biodiversity. It concludes that the plan largely neglects biodiversity in favor of industrial competitiveness and decarbonization, missing a significant opportunity to integrate nature-based solutions into economic recovery.

This briefing from the World Resources Institute discusses the integration of short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) mitigation into national economic recovery plans following the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the dual benefits for immediate economic stability and long-term climate and health goals.

This research paper analyzes green stimulus measures implemented during the 2008–09 global financial crisis to provide recommendations for COVID-19 economic recovery packages. It evaluates spending, implementation, and environmental outcomes across the United States, South Korea, China, and the European Union.