Transnational Bodies

IMF Spurs Discussion of Climate Change Mitigation Strategies

September 06, 2019

To spur discussion of climate change mitigation strategies, the International Monetary Fund is suggesting fiscal tools, complemented by financial policy tools, such as financial regulation and financial governance, and policies to enhance financial infrastructure and markets, and by monetary policy.
Economist Encourages Multilateral Solution to Taxation of Digital Services

September 04, 2019

In a commentary on the shortcomings of France's Digital Services Tax ("DST") on large tech companies, economist Joyce Beebe urges the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ("OECD") to "generate a solution that is less distortionary and prevents the unilateral measures from expanding."
OSCE Observer from Russia Who “Wished Death On Ukrainians” Leaves Ukraine

August 20, 2019

According to a UNIAN article, military experts believe many Russians who participate in the work of international organizations perform tasks for Russian special services.
Global Governance Advocates Prepare for G-7 Summit

August 19, 2019

The Global Governance Project has produced for distribution at the upcoming G-7 Biarritz Summit a book containing progressive commentary, dialogue and calls to action “offering solutions to the challenges that threaten fair, equitable growth and development.”
Analytics CEO Pushes for Global Water Governance

August 01, 2019

Elizabeth Taylor, the CEO of water data analytics company WaterLoom, characterizes the global governance of water as “the ideal case study” to prepare for cooperation on combating climate change and, for this purpose, pushes for more international data exchanges on water and the integration of water systems.
OSCE Body Links SDGs, Climate with Security

July 26, 2019

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has adopted a Luxembourg Declaration that recommends countries advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions as part of their efforts to promote regional security.
Telecoms Company Makes Global Pledge on “Work-Life Balance”

July 26, 2019

French telecommunications company Orange has struck an agreement with UNI Global Union committing to gender equality in its global workforce, including by recognizing a “right to disconnect” and the ability to access “flexible working solutions.”
OECD Seeks Social, Environmental Reforms in Luxembourg

July 25, 2019

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has issued a report calling on Luxembourg to “foster the transition to a low-carbon economy,” especially through forcing financial institutions to report on climate risks, and to make the housing market more equitable and “inclusive.”
OECD Chief Criticizes Leaders for Climate Inaction

July 25, 2019

A speech by Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Angel Gurría warning world leaders they will be punished at the ballot box for failing to take action on climate change highlights the strong embrace by multilateral institutions of the wide-ranging climate agenda.
Economist Calls for Creation of World Carbon Bank

July 24, 2019

Harvard economics professor Kenneth Rogoff calls for the creation of a World Carbon Bank that would transfer funding and energy technology from rich countries to developing countries to help limit the growth of greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.