By 2050, the European Union aims to become the first climate-neutral continent in the world. To this end, the concept of the green economy has been developed, i.e. an economy that improves human wellbeing and social justice while significantly reducing environmental risks. It is also an important component in achieving the overarching goal of sustainable development. To achieve the desired goals, this concept requires extensive financial instruments to stimulate private investment and business activity. One possible solution is environmental taxes. They have a dual function: firstly, to increase tax revenues, and secondly, to change consumer purchasing habits. Growing environmental awareness is pushing policymakers to pursue sustainable economic practices with the dual aim of combining economic efficiency with reduced environmental impacts. Therefore, the main objective of this seminar is to:
Furthermore, this seminar will be relevant not only to researchers and academics, but also to decision-makers in national and regional development bodies.
SPEAKER
Professor Sabina Hodžić
Professor, Head of Department of Public Finance
University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Sabina Hodžić holds a PhD in Economics and is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Rijeka (Croatia), where she also serves as Head of the Department of Public Finance. Her main research fields are public finance, international taxation, local and regional government, the digital economy, and green development. She teaches public finance and international taxation and is the author of several papers published in scientific journals. She has participated in several academic research projects in Croatia and abroad. As part of her professional training, she has spent time at Monash University Malaysia – School of Business (2025), Vienna University of Economics and Business (2021), the University of New South Wales, Australia (2018), and the University of Economics, Slovakia (2016). She is an associate editor of the Croatian Review of Economic, Business and Social Statistics journal and an expert member of project evaluation at the National Science Centre, Poland.
CHAIR
Dr Vincent Ooi
Assistant Professor of Law
Singapore Management University
DETAILS
Date: 25 August 2026, Tuesday
Time: 12pm to 1pm [Registration commences from 11.30am and Lunch will be provided]
Venue: Meeting Room 5-04, Level 5, Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University
REGISTRATION
Please click HERE to register. Registration closes on 17 August 2026, 12pm SGT or when the workshop is fully subscribed, whichever is earlier.
Successful registrant will receive a confirmation email by 22 August 2026 from ccla@smu.edu.sg to confirm your registration.
ORGANISERS
About Singapore Tax Academy Research Initiative (STARI)
The Singapore Tax Academy Research Initiative (STARI) conducts leading tax law research in a rapidly developing international tax landscape, while also building domestic tax research capacity, developing strong academic networks, and bringing the best in international tax thought-leadership to the tax profession in Singapore. In addition to its research activities, STARI provides training in academic research and writing, and works with the world’s best tax law academics to develop tax professionals.
https://ccla.smu.edu.sg/stari
About Tax Academy of Singapore
The Tax Academy of Singapore is a not-for-profit institution set up by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore in collaboration with the international accounting firms – Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers, the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and the Law Society of Singapore.
As a leading hub for tax excellence and a network of networks, Tax Academy collaborates with leaders in the industry, academia and the government to develop and deliver structured tax training programmes, regular seminars and conferences. Through these platforms, tax professionals can stay current with global developments while enhancing their professional competency, knowledge and capabilities. By fostering exchanges between industry experts, academics and government officials from both local and international spheres, Tax Academy cultivates an environment of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
https://www.taxacademy.sg
