South Africa Carbon Pricing and Climate Mitigation Policy

Meeting South Africa’s ambitious climate objectives will require a comprehensive strategy that includes a more effective use of carbon pricing policy, reducing inefficient government subsidies that have delayed the green transition, well-targeted support to affected industries and households, and ot...

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Main Author: Qu, Haonan
Other Authors: Suphachalasai, Suphachol, Thube, Sneha, Walker, Sébastien
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 2023
Series:Selected Issues Papers
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Collection: International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Meeting South Africa’s ambitious climate objectives will require a comprehensive strategy that includes a more effective use of carbon pricing policy, reducing inefficient government subsidies that have delayed the green transition, well-targeted support to affected industries and households, and other green financial and sectoral measures. Implemented well, the mitigation policy package would promote low-carbon investments, raise government revenues, and support economic growth
Physical Description:19 pages
ISBN:9798400247620