During the World Economic Forum in Davos Global Commission chair Felipe Calderón gave an extensive interview to The Straits Times in which he described his experience of the political costs and benefits of taking action on climate and noted how the New Climate Economy project would change the debate on the economy and climate.

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

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.