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Press conference at WEF 2015: better growth, better climate: the challenge for 2015

NCE speakers former President Felipe Calderón, Lord Nicholas Stern, and Commissioner Paul Polman will join former President Al Gore and WEF for a press conference on the new climate economy.

Developing cities hold the key to better economic growth and a better climate

New contributing papers to NCE highlight opportunities to build cleaner, more competitive cities in the developing world

The launch of Better Growth, Better Climate: The New Climate Economy Report

Read our report - Better Growth, Better Climate: The New Climate Economy Report at www.newclimateeconomy.report

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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.

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News Article February 25, 2015

Press release: reducing food waste could save the global economy $300 billion a year

Reducing consumer food waste could save between US$120 and 300 billion per year by 2030 according to a new report by WRAP (The Waste & Resources Action Programme) and the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate. To achieve this would require a 20-50% reduction in consumer food waste.
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News Article February 13, 2015

PRESS STATEMENT: Felipe Calderón and Nicholas Stern, Chairs of Global Commission on Economy and Climate, welcome UK political parties’ joint pledge to act on climate change

Chairs of the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate Felipe Calderón and Nicholas Stern issued statements welcoming the 14/2 announcement on climate change from the UK's three major political parties.
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News Article February 13, 2015

Press Release: New report: unlocking the power of regional cities can transform Ethiopia

Creating well-planned urban networks will drive sustainable economic growth and save money
Ethiopia can harness urbanisation to secure high and sustainable economic growth and to achieve middle-income country status by 2025, says a new study by the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, the Ethiopian Development Research Institute, and the Global Green Growth Institute.
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News Article February 5, 2015

Press Release: Felipe Calderon: India can create better economic growth

Research highlights huge economic opportunities for India in renewable energy and smart cities
India has an opportunity to improve the quality and quantity of economic growth, according the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate. Research conducted for the Commission, led by former President of Mexico Felipe Calderón, highlights the enormous opportunities for India in developing renewable energy and improving urban development. However future growth, in both Indian cities, but also the agricultural sector, is at risk from climate change.
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