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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.
Heads of State and Ministers from seven countries launched the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate in New York City today, just before the opening of the United Nations General Assembly. At a packed meeting, the invited guests and media heard presentations from the governments of the countries which have commissioned the project, and a lively discussion session with some of the project's leading figures.
‘Stern 2’ to review economic costs of tackling climate change
By Pilita Clark, Environment Correspondent
Mexico’s Calderon Leads Climate Change Economics Probe
By Alex Morales - Sep 24, 2013 12:01 AM ET
New Climate Economy project led by former President of Mexico Felipe Calderón, with government, business and finance leaders from 14 countries
NEW YORK (September 24, 2013)—As evidence of human-induced climate change mounts, a new global commission launched today will analyze the economic costs and benefits of acting on climate change. The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate comprises leaders from government, finance and business from 14 countries, chaired by former President of Mexico Felipe Calderón.