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A number of high-level spokespeople involved with the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate are available for interview in the week after the launch of "Better Growth, Better Climate: The New Climate Economy Report" at UN headquarters in New York.
"We can generate growth, stabilize our climate, let business flourish, and improve life for the poor...but we have to act now," writes President Felipe Calderón in USA Today.
A major new report released by the Global Commission for the Economy and Climate finds that governments and businesses can now improve economic growth and reduce their carbon emissions together. Rapid technological innovation and new investment in infrastructure are making it possible today to tackle climate change at the same time as improving economic performance.
Former President of Mexico Felipe Calderón, alongside members of the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, will unveil the findings of a major new report that investigates the relationship between economic growth and climate action. Coming just one week before the UN Climate Summit, the report’s recommendations will be used by world leaders, finance ministers, business executives and civil society organizations to develop commitments and actions that can advance a strong, low-carbon economy.
Felipe Calderon delivered a speech at the New Climate Economy Dinner hosted by the Foreign and Environment Ministers of Sweden. He explained how in the next few years, decisions regarding removing fossil fuels, pricing carbon, redesigning future cities, and stopping deforestation must to be taken in order not only to prevent a dangerous rise in temperatures but also to reinvigorate economic growth.
Felipe Calderon applauded the launch of the Risky Business Report on the economic risks United States regions and businesses face from climate change.
New Climate Economy Senior Advisor Michael Jacobs will present at a side event for the participants of the 2014 Bonn Climate Change Conference on Sunday evening, June 9th. Mr. Jacobs will deliver an update to the New Climate Economy research and offer preliminary findings.
Felipe Calderon congratulated President Obama on his bold move to reduce carbon emissions in the United States.
Maria van der Hoeven, Eduardo Paes, and Caio Koch-Weser have joined the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate.
Mr. Trevor Manuel, the former Honourable Minister in the South African Presidency, was a panelist at a high-level session at the African Development Bank Group Annual Meeting.
In April and May, individuals involved with the New Climate Economy project appeared in multiple news sources.
At Abu Dhabi Ascent, a high-level meeting hosted by the United Arab Emirates to generate momentum for the Climate Summit at the UN, Felipe Calderon urged participants to pursue economic action on climate change.
The New Climate Economy's mid-April update on its appearances in the media.
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. Professor He Jiankun, Director, Institute of Energy, Environment and Economics, was encouraged by the potential of the research and remarked “I believe the New Climate Economy will make breakthroughs.”
The New Climate Economy project launched in Ethiopia on March 6th, some of the largest media outlets in the count
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The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate is delighted to announce seven new members of its International Council: Chen Yuan, Daniel L Doctoroff, Angel Gurría, Horst Köhler, Michel M. Liès, Annise Parker and Jens Stoltenberg. They will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the project.