Publication Author:
JAMES RYDGE
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October
 
2015
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Strong, predictable and rising carbon prices send an important signal to markets and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions without harming the economy. Around 40 national jurisdictions and over 20 cities, states and regions, have adopted or are planning explicit carbon prices, covering about 12% of global GHG emissions.

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Seizing the Global Opportunity: Partnerships for Better Growth and a Better Climate – Executive Summary

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Seizing the Global Opportunity: Partnerships for Better Growth and a Better Climate – Executive Summary
NCE 2015 Resumen Ejecutivo

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NCE 2015 Resumen Ejecutivo
Menangkap Peluang Global: Kemitraan Untuk Pertumbuhan Dan Iklim Yang Lebih Baik – Laporan Ekonomi Iklim Baru 2015

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Menangkap Peluang Global: Kemitraan Untuk Pertumbuhan Dan Iklim Yang Lebih Baik – Laporan Ekonomi Iklim Baru 2015
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Seizing the Global Opportunity: Partnerships for Better Growth and a Better Climate

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Seizing the Global Opportunity: Partnerships for Better Growth and a Better Climate
Menangkap Peluang Global: Kemitraan Untuk Pertumbuhan Dan Iklim Yang Lebih Baik – Laporan Ekonomi Iklim Baru 2015

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Menangkap Peluang Global: Kemitraan Untuk Pertumbuhan Dan Iklim Yang Lebih Baik – Laporan Ekonomi Iklim Baru 2015
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Implementing Effective Carbon Pricing

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Implementing Effective Carbon Pricing
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Business, Finance, Low-carbon Development
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Country
Global
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Publication Type
Working Papers

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