Budgets Quote by Jose Angel Gurria
“Many governments are giving subsidies to fossil fuel production and consumption that encourage greenhouse gas emissions, at the same time as they are spending on projects to promote clean energy. This is a wasteful use of scarce budget resources.”
About This Quote
Governments fund both fossil fuels and clean energy, creating contradictory spending that wastes limited resources.
In simple terms: Conflicting subsidies waste resources.
Key Takeaway
Align policies with clean energy goals.
Themes
environment
policy
economics
Mood
critical
analytical
concerned
Type
quote
policy
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- climate strategy
- public finance
Key Concepts
subsidies
energy transition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can subsidies be restructured?
- What incentives drive clean energy?
A Different Perspective
Political realities can hinder alignment.
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