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Global Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit $5.2 TrillionBy : Sustainability ..., May 14, 2019
The world spent a staggering $4.7 trillion and $5.2 trillion on fossil fuel subsidies in 2015 and 2017, respectively, according to a new report from the International Monetary Fund. That means... Read more.. |
India needs more reforms to remain the fastest-growing large economy: IMFBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 22, 2019
India has been one of the fastest growing large economies in the world, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said, asserting that the country has carried out several key reforms in the last... Read more.. Subject Tags: economic development , economic reforms , inclusive growth , International Monetary Fund , World Economic Outlook |
Fuel subsidies cost governments in emerging markets more than $500 billion every year: IEABy : Sustainability ..., May 21, 2014
LONDON: Fossil fuel subsidies cost governments in emerging markets more than $500 billion every year and are a major contributor to climate change, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) and International Monetary Fund (IMF). The biggest subsidies are... Read more.. Subject Tags: Algeria , Business , electricity , energy , Health , Human Interest , International Energy Agency , International Monetary Fund , Iran , Iraq , Labor , Libya , oil , Saudi Arabia , Social Issues , Technology , Venezuela |
IMF, World Bank Push for Price on CarbonBy : Sustainability ..., Apr 14, 2014
The IMF and World Bank on Friday urged world finance ministers to impose a price on carbon, warning that time was running out for the planet to avoid worst-case climate change. The heads of the two global economic... Read more.. Subject Tags: International Monetary Fund , World Bank |
Oil Secretary Vivek Rae says India close to seeking loan from IMFBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 14, 2014
High oil prices have pushed India to the brink of a severe energy crisis, taking it close to seeking a loan from the International Monetary Fund, but sheer good luck has saved the country so far, Petroleum Secretary Vivek Rae said. "We haven't gone to the IMF yet, but we are... Read more.. Subject Tags: International Monetary Fund , oil |
IMF favours removing energy subsidies to tackle climate changeBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 9, 2013
Emphasising that climate change must be high on the priority list for all nations, the IMF has called for getting the pricing right and removing subsidies on energies that amounts to nearly USD 485 billion. "Climate change transcends time... If we do not deal with it... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , International Monetary Fund |
IMF raises 2010 global growth forecastBy : Preeti Aggarwal, Jul 8, 2010
The IMF has raised its estimate for global growth this year by 0.4% to 4.6%, reflecting a stronger-than-expected first half. Its forecast is the largest jump in global growth since 2007, while the projection for 4.3% growth next year is unchanged from the April... Read more.. Subject Tags: Entertainment , International Monetary Fund |
IMF Chief Proposes $100 Billion Annual Fund to Tackle Climate ChangeBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 31, 2010
The head of the International Monetary Fund today proposed to create a multi-billion dollar Green Fund that would provide the financing that countries need to cope with climate change and move to a low-carbon growth model. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, IMF... Read more.. Subject Tags: Disaster , International Monetary Fund |
India ready for global scrutiny on emissionsBy : sustainabilityo..., Sep 28, 2009
NEW DELHI: India has once again Subject Tags: India , International Monetary Fund |