Economist Nicholas Stern discusses the downturn and its effect on the climate change agenda.
The economic slowdown has prompted some public and private leaders to question whether the world can afford to address climate change now, while others argue that green investments will stimulate the growth we need. There are thoughtful voices on both sides of the debate. In this exclusive video interview, noted economist Nicholas Stern makes the case for investment.
The interview was conducted by McKinsey’s Matt Hirschland in Brussels on January 26, 2009. Click to watch the video
CLIMACT has the pleasure to participate to the State visit to India starting on November 2nd.
The aim of the visit is two-fold: to further investigate the adequate emission reduction projects and to contribute to the further awareness of the public, economic and academic authorities on the climate change opportunities and solutions.
Climact is honoured to present at TERI (http://www.teriin.org/) a successful exemple of collaboration between India and Belgium in presence of her Majesty Albert II, of Rajendra K. Pachauri, IPCC president and Nobel prize with Al Gore and JP. van Ypersele, IPCCvice-president.
CLIMACT is member of KAURI (www.kauri.be). KAURI is the Brussels-based multi-actor network and knowledge centre on global ethical, sustainable, intercultural, fair and transparent ngo & business practices. Being part of the strong network of KAURI will further enable CLIMACT to realize is mission of tackling climate change by providing its customers with strategic, profitable and innovative solutions.
CLIMACT is honoured to announce its membership to the VOKA -Kamer van Koophandel Antwerpen-Waasland and to become the trusted partner of VOKA for business in Flanders and the EU. Voka aims at stimulating economic activity and intends to create an optimal framework for successful enterprises. VOKA contribute to supporting the economic development of the region by lobbying, networking and offering specific services to businesses.
CLIMACT welcomes the election of Professor Jean-Pascal van Ypersele as Vice-Chairman of the IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The scientific expertise, the important contribution to the awareness of climate change and the negotiating skills of Professor van Ypersele are rewarded through this election. It was during its 29th session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has elected the new Bureau of the organization. 157 countries were represented at the session.
For Professor Jean-Pascal van Ypersele of UCL, it is essential to further make the IPCC useful to policy makers, while remaining independent and scientifically rigorous. Jean-Pascal van Ypersele’s mandate will also be an opportunity to assess the best new data and scientific information on climate change and its impacts, to implement measures capable of reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (Source: Press UCL).
CLIMACT salue l’élection du Professeur Jean-Pascal van Ypersele au poste de vice-président du GIEC du Groupe d’Experts Intergouvernemental sur l’Evolution du Climat (GIEC). A travers ce choix, c’est l’expertise scientifique, la très importante contribution à la conscientisation de la problématique du changement climatique et les talents de négociateur du professeur van Ypersele qui sont récompensés. C’est à l’occasion de sa 29e session que le Groupe d’experts intergouvernemental sur l’évolution du climat a élu le nouveau Bureau de l’organisation. 157 pays étaient représentés à cette session.
Pour le professeur de l’UCL, il est primordial de rendre le GIEC plus utile encore aux décideurs, tout en restant indépendant et scientifiquement rigoureux. Jean-Pascal van Ypersele aimerait également apporter un éclairage supplémentaire aux travaux des trois groupes de travail de l’organisation. Enfin, son mandat sera aussi l’occasion d’évaluer au mieux les nouvelles données et informations scientifiques sur les changements climatiques et leurs impacts, afin de mettre en œuvre des mesures capables de réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre (source : communiqué de presse de l’UCL).
CLIMACT is honoured to announce its membership to the VOKA -Kamer van Koophandel Antwerpen-Waasland and to become the trusted partner of VOKA for business in Flanders and the EU. Voka aims at stimulating economic activity and intends to create an optimal framework for successful enterprises. VOKA contribute to supporting the economic development of the region by lobbying, networking and offering specific services to businesses.