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15-Oct-2009
After a year of pain and pessimism, we are starting to see signs of an economic recovery. Green shoots are sprouting. Governments' bold economic and financial actions of over the past year are beginning to take effect.
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25-Sep-2009
In his remarks to the informal ministerial meeting on climate change, Mr. Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, underlined that the difficult part is working out what exactly is a “fair share” of GHG mitigation in order to reach a successful agreement in Copenhagen.
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25-Sep-2009
Welcoming the adoption of the Framework for Strong, Sustainable and Balanced Growth by G20 leaders gathered in Pittsburgh for the G20 summit, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said new sources of jobs and growth needed for the global economy to effect a sustained recovery, will only emerge if the right structural policies are adopted by the world’s leading global economies.
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18-Sep-2009
Climate change is the greatest collective challenge that we have ever faced and the world needs a significant reduction in global emissions from current levels. Many developed countries have already committed to reduce GHG emissions in the near-term, but the targets must be more ambitious. At the COP15 Conference in Copenhagen, we have a unique opportunity to address this threat but many questions still remain without answers, according to the OECD Secretary-General.
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18-Sep-2009
Against the background of a projected doubling of world greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century, this book explores feasible ways to abate them at least cost. Through quantitative analysis, it addresses key policy issues to support countries in developing and implementing an ambitious, cost-effective, equitable and comprehensive approach to global climate change mitigation.
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25-Aug-2009
In his remarks, Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, to the National Forum on Energy, Environment and Climate Change Policy, affirmed that we need to start producing, transporting, consuming, regulating, governing, even thinking, differently; starting today. Climate change means cultural change.
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05-Jun-2009
This paper outlines key steps towards the development of a single international carbon price -- including phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, and expanding and linking regional carbon markets through direct linking of existing emission trading systems, scaled-up CDM, use of sectoral crediting mechanisms, and incorporation of the forest sector. It examines the incentives for action, including possible financing flows to support action in developing countries.
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09-Dec-2008
While political will is necessary to tackle climate change, financial measures are needed to keep down the cost of action said Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General at a high-level meeting of Ministers of Finance in Warsaw, Poland.
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Mayors, Ministers call for Joint Action on Climate Change at OECD Conference
10-Oct-2008
A major international conference on "Competitive Cities and Climate Change″ organised by OECD concluded today in Milan. It underlined the central and critical role to be played by cities in successfully addressing the major global challenge of climate change.
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16-Sep-2008
According to A. Gurría, climate change is a global challenge demanding a global solution. The will to implement the policies that will bring us to a low-carbon future is gaining momentum. Now is the time to reach a climate agreement. Doing so will require the commitment of all stakeholders.
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The Economics of Climate Change Mitigation: Policies and Options for Global Action Beyond 2012
