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Environmental Protection Tax in Viet Nam

21 February 2018
Viet Nam’s Law on Environmental Protection Tax (EPT) passed in 2010 is an indirect tax on products and goods which, when used, have a negative effect on the environment. Built on the principle that "polluters must pay," it is a tool that contributes to changing people’s consumption behavior towards…

Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverage

21 February 2018
The excise tax on sweetened beverage is a health tax in the Philippines that helps address diabetes and obesity given the high incidence of obesity and fast-growing incidence of diabetes. It is part of a package of the tax reform program for more inclusive growth and a healthy Philippines.

Developing a Strategic Plan for Domestic Resource Mobilization

21 February 2018
Improving domestic resource mobilization to meet the sustainable development goals involves securing commitment from governments and creating program actions by tax administrations to develop strong tax systems. Download this presentation to learn about the key issues in building tax capacity.

Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs Country Perspectives from Planning and Finance Ministries

21 February 2018
This presentation discussed Sri Lanka's national development strategy and the country's commitment to the 2030 agenda. It also shared Sri Lanka's approach to mapping the SDGs with their national development plan, and the challenges that they encountered.

Sustainable Development Financing Experiences from Indonesia

21 February 2018
This presentation discussed climate budget tracking and the climate finance landscape in Indonesia.

Regional Perspectives on the Implementation of the Environment Dimension of the SDGs

21 February 2018
This presentation discussed the speaker's perspectives on the implementation of the environmental dimensions of the SDGs.

Regional Perspective on Environmental SDGs

21 February 2018
This presentation offered perspectives and efforts on implementation of the environmental dimensions of the SDGs and provided an overview of the status of SDGs 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, and 15 in Asia and the Pacific. It also stressed the importance of dynamic and holistic frameworks that bring out SDG…

Taking Stock of National Responses to Select EnvironmentRelated SDGs and Targets A Snapshot of Countries in Asia and the Pacific Region

21 February 2018
This presentation discussed the draft results and findings of the TA project’s regional stocktaking that aimed to answer four questions: (i) Which of the select environment-related goals and targets are issues and/or priorities for DMCs in the region? (ii) What kinds of activities have countries…

TA 9245REG Supporting Implementation of EnvironmentRelated Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific

21 February 2018
This presentation gave an overview of the TA project and the objectives of the workshop, and provided a brief overview of the schedule of the TA project, noting that the workshop brought the first phase to a conclusion, with a second phase planned to work.

ADBs Strategic Approach for the SDGs

21 February 2018
This presentation discussed ADB’s perspective on the implementation of the environmental dimensions of the SDGs, as well as ADB's efforts to achieve progress on the environment.