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Analysis of Awareness and Capacity Gaps of Ministries of Finance in [LAC] Relating to a Whole of Economy Approach to Climate Change

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  • Ximena Cadena
  • Helena García
  • María Claudia García
  • María José Mejía
  • Alexander González
  • Santiago Muñoz
  • Luisa Fernanda Vargas

Abstract

El cambio climático y los problemas ambientales presentan desafíos multidisciplinarios que requieren acciones efectivas y holísticas. Es necesario que los ministerios de finanzas tomen un papel más activo en la acción climática, ya que se requiere una gran redistribución de recursos financieros y una acción transversal en áreas como la energía, el transporte, el agua y la agricultura. Los ministerios de finanzas deben disenar estrategias de mitigación a corto, mediano y largo plazo y coordinar acciones entre el sector público y privado. El informe se centra en la capacidad de los ministerios de finanzas para abordar el cambio climático en América Latina y el Caribe, a través de entrevistas a distintos Ministerios de la región y el análisis de los avances realizados hasta el momento.****** Abstract: Climate change and environmental problems present multidisciplinary challenges that require effective and holistic actions. Finance ministries need to take a more active role in climate action, as a major redistribution of financial resources and cross-cutting action is required in areas such as energy, transportation, water and agriculture. Finance ministries should design short-, medium- and long-term mitigation strategies and coordinate actions between the public and private sectors. The report focuses on the capacity of finance ministries to address climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean, through interviews with different ministries in the region and analysis of the progress made so far.

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  • Ximena Cadena & Helena García & María Claudia García & María José Mejía & Alexander González & Santiago Muñoz & Luisa Fernanda Vargas, 2023. "Analysis of Awareness and Capacity Gaps of Ministries of Finance in [LAC] Relating to a Whole of Economy Approach to Climate Change," Informes de Investigación 20743, Fedesarrollo.
  • Handle: RePEc:col:000124:020743
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    Keywords

    Cambio Climático; Medio Ambiente; Política Pública; Ministerios de Finanzas; Economía Verde; Impuestos Verdes; Políticas de Crecimiento Verde; Climate Change; Environment; Public Policy; Finance Ministries; Green Economy; Green Taxes; Green Growth Potential Assessment;
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    JEL classification:

    • F18 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade and Environment
    • G15 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - International Financial Markets
    • H25 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Business Taxes and Subsidies
    • Q2 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation
    • Q3 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Nonrenewable Resources and Conservation
    • Q4 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy
    • Q5 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics

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