The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate
One of the most critical and urgent challenges facing countries today is achieving economic prosperity and development while also combating climate change.
The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, and its flagship project The New Climate Economy, have been set up to help governments, businesses and society make better-informed decisions on these crucial issues.
The Global Commission is chaired by former President of Mexico Felipe Calderón and comprises former heads of government and finance ministers, and leaders in the fields of economics and business. The Commission's work is being conducted by a global partnership of leading research institutes. Reporting in September 2014, the project will make recommendations on actions and policies that can achieve high quality economic growth at the same time as addressing dangerous climate change.
The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate was commissioned by seven countries - Colombia, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Norway, South Korea, Sweden and the United Kingdom - as an independent initiative to report to the interational community.
Latest Updates
The New Climate Economy project launched in Ethiopia on Thursday the 6th of March. Minister for the Environment Ato Belete Tefere and United Kingdom Ambassador to Ethiopia Greg Dorey were joined by New Climate Economy Programme Director Jeremy Oppenheim.
The New Climate Economy (NCE) project has launched a call for evidence on cities, technological innovation, and agriculture, forests, and other land use. This is part of our effort to assemble the best available research and knowledge on efforts that can increase economic growth and minimise climate risk.The Commission launched on September 24th 2013
The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate launched on September 24th 2013 in New York. Speakers included Former President of Mexico Felipe Calderón, Chair of the Commission, Juan Manuel Santos, President of Colombia, Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg of Norway.
