Governments failing to fulfil talk of green Covid recovery, UN warns

Prospect of green focus for rescuing economies in danger unless swift action is taken, environment chief saysCoronavirus - latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageGovernments around the world are failing to match their green rhetoric with action in rescuing their economies from the Covid-19 pandemic, the UN has warned, with prospects for a "green recovery" in danger unless swift action is taken.Countries are spending an unprecedented $14.6tn (?10.5tn) on trying to prevent economic collapse, seeking to protect jobs and save businesses on the brink of ruin. However, a UN-backed analysis of 50 leading economies has found only $368bn, or about 18%, of the rescue spending so far can be regarded as green. Continue reading...