Reforming budgetary practices

Governments around the world are beginning to shift their spending patterns and taxation systems in order to reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainability. They are examining policy instruments such as user charges, 'fee-bate' systems, credits, earmarked taxes and direct expenditures.

1. Establishing budgetary planning

1. Greening international institutions

1. Using market forces to improve global environment
2. Researching effects of fiscal policy on innovation of environmental technologies
3. Protesting unsound public spending
4. Learning practical budgeting approaches