And he maintained there is a role for advanced economies to 'step up', in terms of assisting developing world nations find finance for green recovery spending. Although only 18% of international recovery spending is 'green', Brian pointed out that Denmark has spent 60% of its recovery spending on green initiatives, showing it can be done. The panellists discussed key questions raised by the report:A stronger recovery and a green recovery are not in conflict. Nobel prize-winner, Joseph Stiglitz, said, 'A stronger recovery and a green recovery are not in conflict. The data from the Global Recovery Observatory show that we are not building back better, at least not yet....we need to get on with it Professor Cameron HepburnJoining forces with the United Nations, has seen the establishment of the Global Recovery Observatory.
