Home Policy Forum 2008 Introduction
Climate Change Concerns through the Green Growth Approach
The objectives of the workshop are to:

1. Review existing relevant Green Growth policy options, including carbon labeling, green tax reform and financial strategies for climate actions that are appropriate for Asia-Pacific countries;

2. Exchange views and experiences on good practices regarding appropriate policy tools for climate friendly and environmentally sustainable growth in the Asia Pacific region;

3. Provide practical guidance for policy makers on deciding which types of Green Growth policy options are likely to work to address their countries¡¯ specific environmental problems;

4. Identify capacity building needs, especially in developing countries, to improve their capacity for pursuing Green Growth.