Launch of New Climate Economy report in Chile
皇冠体育app British Embassy Santiago collaborated in the launch of report published by the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate.
Presentation of 皇冠体育app New Climate Report at ECLAC.
On Monday 17 November, public, private, academic and civil society actors came together to attend a presentation of the 鈥渂etter growth, better climate: the new economy鈥� report by Chile鈥檚 former President Ricardo Lagos. 皇冠体育app event, organised by ECLAC and supported by the British, Norwegian and Swedish embassies in Chile, emphasised the report鈥檚 conclusions regarding how tackling climate change can go hand in hand with emerging economies.
Alicia B谩rcena, Executive Secretary at ECLAC, opened the programme by discussing that enhancing economic growth and addressing climate change globally not only will depend on 鈥渆xports but on internal investments.鈥� Ricardo Lagos followed by highlighting that a movement towards a growing low carbon economy in Chile will depend on 鈥渉ow we stimulate innovation.鈥�
Local private sector representatives Ren茅 Muga, Executive Director of the Association of Power Generating Companies and Jos茅 Olimpio, Volvo Group, also expressed their views on the commitments as well as challenges the private sector is currently experiencing in both adapting more sustainable practices and ensuring profitability.
皇冠体育app New Climate report was published by the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate which is supported by the United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Colombia, Ethiopia, Indonesia and South Korea. 皇冠体育app UK played a significant role in the reports development as Lord Nicholas Stern chaired the economic advisory panel.
In her opening words at the event, Her Majesty鈥檚 Ambassador Fiona Clouder discussed UK鈥檚 role as an active global leader on climate change as well as current UK-Chile climate change collaboration efforts. Read Her Majesty鈥檚 Ambassador鈥檚 speech in Spanish.
Further information
You may find out more in report published by the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate.
For more information about this activity, contact Felipe Osses, Climate Change and Green Growth Officer, British Embassy, Santiago.
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