These countries are leading the way on a post-pandemic green recovery

Apr 29, 2021

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The world’s 50 largest economies have pledged to spend trillions of dollars on post-pandemic green recovery initiatives. Image: REUTERS/Antonio Bronic

Sean Fleming

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a chart showing how different countries are getting on with their green recovery plans

Countries such as Turkey and Germany are leading the way with their green recovery plans. Image: Oxford Global Recovery Observatory

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Green spending in 2020 was markedly different between emerging and developed economies. Image: Oxford Global Recovery Observatory

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