Sustainable economics
Report
Progress report: data platform conceptual framing
This project is funded by the Victorian government's Recycling Victoria Innovation Fund as part of the Circular Economy Business Innovation Centre (CEBIC), and aims to support Victoria’s circular economy policy and action plan. This progress report describes the development of prototype Theories of Change (ToC) that draw on multiple theoretical frameworks and experiences of transformation...
Report
Public engagement and net zero
This report argues that the government must do more to involve the public in designing policies to help the United Kingdom transition to a zero-carbon economy. The report sets out recommendations for when and how policy makers should engage with citizens and residents.
Working paper
Mitigating climate change: growth-friendly policies to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
This paper examines climate mitigation strategies to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century, focusing on smoothing macroeconomic costs in the short- to medium-term — the horizon highly relevant for policy-makers.
Report
World social protection report 2020-22
This report provides a global overview of recent developments in social protection systems, including social protection floors, and covers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on new data, it offers a broad range of global, regional and country data on social protection coverage, benefits and public expenditures.
Policy report
Building a green recovery
The UK government has committed to securing a 'green recovery' from COVID-19. But the package of policies it has announced so far has been modest compared with other countries, while some of the policies it has announced have been poorly designed and implemented. This report assesses the government’s approach so far and offers recommendations on...