News Article September 4, 2017
Commentary: Going Green is Good for Business
There’s ample evidence that renewable energy and energy efficiency are booming sectors for business, writes Naina Lal Kidwai in the Financial Times.
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- News Article August 3, 2017
New Research: Better Urban Growth in Tanzania
Tanzania has the sixth highest rate of urban population growth in the world, but so far it has been largely informal and unmanaged. This paper offers recommendations for managing Tanzania’s urban growth at the country level.
- News Article July 26, 2017
Commentary: Acting on Climate Change is Africa's Opportunity
In Africa, the new climate economy of the future will bring benefits ranging from jobs in clean energy to improved air quality and more productive land, writes Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in the Financial Times.
- News Article July 19, 2017
New Climate Economy Summer Update
This newsletter covers an event hosted by the New Climate economy and the Swedish Embassy on Business Opportunities for the Climate and Economy, the New Climate Economy's response to the US on the Paris Agreement, a new OECD report, and the latest developments on carbon pricing and renewable energy.
- News Article June 2, 2017
Commentary: Coal is dead. Long live the sun
Coal is no longer the best option for energy or for jobs. In fact, it’s become a risky bet, writes President Calderón in the Financial Times.
- News Article June 1, 2017
President Calderón: Statement on US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement
The following is a statement from President Felipe Calderón, former President of Mexico and Honorary Chair of the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate:The Trump administration has made a grave mistake by withdrawing from the Paris Agreement. It has made it harder for the United States to take advantage of the booming and job-creating low-carbon economy. It is also going against the will of the American people. 7 in 10 Americans support the agreement. - News Article May 31, 2017
Commentary: Building a Sustainable Future for India
India has a unique opportunity to prepare and build for a future that is low-carbon and climate-resilient, writes Naina Lal Kidwai in Business Today.
- News Article May 12, 2017
Commentary: Women in the Green Economy
Closing the gender gap is the right thing to do for women and the planet. It is also smart economics, write Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Isabella Lövin in Project Syndicate.
- News Article April 13, 2017
Commentary: Powering Africa's Transformation
To avoid the harmful spillover effects of high-carbon economic growth, Africa will have to undergo a "climate smart" energy revolution, write Carlos Lopes, Aliko Dangote, and Tony Elumelu.
- News Article March 22, 2017
Commentary: China and India - Rivals and Partners
China and India, the world's two most populous nations, have much to learn from each other on urbanization, energy, and finance, writes Global Commissioner Naina Lal Kidwai.