Past Time for Action: Subsidies and Public Finance for Fossil Fuels in the Netherlands

July 14, 2020By Oil Change InternationalFeatured, Reports, Stop Funding Fossils

Amidst a climate crisis and global pandemic, it’s essential that countries develop public finance packages that phase out fossil fuel production and invest in a just, green transition toward renewable energy that benefits communities and industry workers. While the Netherlands has committed to redirect financial flows from fossil fuels to climate action, this report reveals that the Dutch Government continues to provide billions — at least €8.3 billion per year — in taxpayer backed support for the production and use of fossil fuels.

Report: The Netherlands fails to meet 2020 deadline for ending fossil fuel subsidies

July 14, 2020By Oil Change InternationalBlog Post, Featured, News, Press Releases, Stop Funding Fossils

Amidst a climate crisis and global pandemic, a new analysis from Friends of the Earth Netherlands and Oil Change International reveals that the Dutch government continues to provide billions — at least €8.3 billion per year — in taxpayer backed support for the production and use of fossil fuels. By ending fossil fuel subsidies, the Netherlands could free up resources to invest in a just and green recovery from COVID-19, whilst reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 7.7% by 2025.