Introduces a new comprehensive framework to dramatically strengthen the accountability of governments for their environmental stewardship and fiscal policy Focuses on environmental reporting, the integration of environmental outcomes into government strategy, and the impacts of fiscal policies on environmental outcomes

Analyses the relationship between green budgeting and 'UN SDG budgeting'

Uses case studies to examine the impact of government strategy on the private sector and society

Proposes a new approach to strengthen accountability of governments in environmental stewardship Covers the integration of environmental targets in budgeting and fiscal policy Analyses the latest developments in climate budgeting, green budgeting and the greening of fiscal policy

Autorentext

Murray Petrie has wide experience as a public official, international civil servant, consultant, civil society activist, and academic researcher in public sector governance, financial management, and the interface between fiscal policy and the environment. He has published widely in these areas and is a member of the IMF's Panel of Fiscal Experts and the OECD Expert Group on Green Budgeting.

Inhalt

1.Introduction.- 2. National State of Environment Reporting (SoER).- 3. Integrating environmental targets into government strategy and fiscal policy.- 4. The environmental impacts of fiscal policies.- 5. The fiscal impacts of environmental degradation.- 6. Green budgeting.- 7. Environmental stewardship and the private sector.- 8. Comprehensive environmental accountability framework.