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Quantitative Easing for Economic Recovery Must Consider Climate Change by Leonardo Martinez-Diaz and Giulia Christianson - May 11, 2020 Yesterday’s green quantitative easing is today’s responsible QE. To respond to the economic recession caused by COVID-19, central banks should factor in climate change risk. More Blog Posts Spotlight Webinar: Integrated Ocean Management To balance the need for both ocean protection and ocean production, integrated ocean management takes a holistic, adaptive and multi-sector approach that integrates social, economic and ecological dimensions of development. 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Our research finds otherwise. May 12, 2020 Blog post Setting the Record Straight About Renewable Energy Over the last decade, the clean energy industry has changed tremendously: Costs have fallen dramatically, technologies have become more efficient and solutions for integrating renewables into electric grids have advanced. May 11, 2020 Event Webinar: ICAT Non-State and Subnational Action Guide Cities, businesses and regional governments often have real potential to lower greenhouse gas emissions and serve as early implementers of change and incubators for climate action. This webinar explores a new tool for better understanding how these actors can materially contribute to national climate goals. May 11, 2020 Blog post Quantitative Easing for Economic Recovery Must Consider Climate Change Yesterday’s green quantitative easing is today’s responsible QE. To respond to the economic recession caused by COVID-19, central banks should factor in climate change risk. 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