The virus that caused a localized shock in China is now causing a widely spread panic throughout the world. Using a typical local analysis, this study evaluates the probable impact of COVID-19 on GDP, tourism, poverty, employment, household income, exchange rates, remittance Under-utilization of...

Throughout the covid‐19 emergency, health authorities have presented contagion data divided by administrative regions with no reference to the type of landscape, environment or development model. This study has been conducted to understand whether there is a correlation between the number of...

The main objective of this paper is to identify fuel substitution potential by estimating potential price induced energy substitution and by considering available technological options. We consider the impacts of CO2 taxation on reduction of emissions until 2020, assuming CO2 neutrality of...

The short-term impact of COVID-19 on the environment is positive, as with the shutdown of economic activity carbon emissions have dropped. Once the crisis is over, emissions and environmental externalities are likely to rebound. Further, if the stimulus packages announced by the government are...

In this paper, we attempt to explore the extent to which the hard won development gains over the last several years could be reversed due to the unfolding COVID-19 global pandemic, how we can reboot the global response to accelerate the SDGs in times of uncertainties, and most importantly how to...

Research background: The preparedness for outbreaks of pandemics such as the COVID-19 is a major concern for health authorities and leaders as extensive studies in the past have been reported and well documented. However, engaging with the response to an outbreak demands many decisions with...

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to achieve sustainable development for the service of all humanity. These 17 goals are adopted in 2015 by the member states to support many aspects of human development while addressing environmental issues. The SDGs rely on the partnerships of all...