New Climate Economy | Commission on the Economy and Climate

Call for evidence: energy

Exploring how countries can meet energy objectives while taking steps towards a lower-carbon pathway

Call for evidence: finance

Exploring how finance can increase growth, reduce risk and enable a transition to a low carbon economy

Call for evidence: economics of country transitions

Examining future possibilities for growth and development that reduce the risks from climate change, lower greenhouse gas use, and improve the welfare of citizens.

Economic pathways

Focusing on the economics of the transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient and climate-resilient economy. Looking at the implications of climate action.

Examining the opportunities for more radical innovation in industrial products, processes and business models, including how these get transmitted through global supply chains and the policies which can support their development and diffusion.

Agriculture, forestry and land use

Examining the impacts of climate change on agricultural productivity and prices, the costs and benefits of climate mitigation actions on land use patterns and food security in the developing world.

Cities

Examining the costs and benefits of climate action in cities, including how shifts in transport, building and power systems impact city competitiveness, air and water pollution, public heath, and quality of life, especially for the urban poor.

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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

News Article March 25, 2014

New Climate Economy Launches its China Research

On Saturday, March 22, the New Climate Economy launched its China research at the 2014 Annual Review of Low Carbon Development in China, hosted by its research partner Tsinghua University. Vice-Chair of the New Climate Economy (NCE) Lord Professor Nicholas Stern and Programme Director Jeremy Oppenheim attended and were introduced by Professor He Jiankun, Director, Institute of Energy, Environment and Economics.
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News Article March 19, 2014

New Climate Economy in the News: March 18

The New Climate Economy project launched in Ethiopia on March 6th, some of the largest media outlets in the country covered the event, including Addis Fortune and The Reporter.
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News Article March 7, 2014

New Climate Economy launches in Ethiopia

The New Climate Economy project launched in Ethiopia on Thursday the 6^th 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.
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News Article February 19, 2014

New Climate Economy project launches calls for evidence

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.
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