Webinar: Taxation and Environment

This webinar will present the key messages of Michael Keen's (2023) book Taxation and the environment: an overview of key issues for developing countries, which will be discussed by a panel of experts, institutions and practitioners working on these issues. This session aims to explore these topics from both theoretical and practical angles, fostering a rich and constructive exchange on the issues addressed.

Format: online conference with simultaneous French/English translation.

Programme:

Moderation : Grégoire Rota-Graziosi, University Professor, CERDI-UCA and Co-manager of the Taxation for Developement program, FERDI.

2pm - 2.10pm : Opening and introductory remarks by Shanti Bobin, Deputy Director in charge of Multilateral Financial Affairs and Development (Multifin), French Treasury

2.10pm - 2.30pm : Presentation of the book by its author, Michael Keen, Ushioda Fellow, Tokyo College, University of Tokyo and Senior Fellow, FERDI

2.30pm - 3.10pm : Panellists' comments in response to the presentation of the book and discussions between panellists:

      Stéphane Hallegatte, Senior Advisor on Climate Change, World Bank
      Laurent Biddiscombe, Deputy Head of Sustainable Development Solutions Directorate, French Development Agency
      A representative of the administration from a Sub-Saharan country.

3.10pm - 3.30pm : Discussion with the online audience

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