In his remarks Tony Blair said that securing a global deal on climate change will be “amongst the most technically complex and politically sensitive negotiations since World War II” but that a successful outcome could kick-start new investment to reactivate the world economy.
Mr Blair said: “The choice is not between growing jobs and saving the environment but about how we grow sustainably. The latest science is clear: if we fail to start cutting global emissions soon then many of our options – on technology, adaptation and cost – will rapidly be closed down. Early action reduces costs and minimizes the need for major dislocation further down the line.
“Some people will say: with a tough economic situation we can’t afford action. I would say exactly the opposite: we have learnt enough to know that energy security as well as climate change means we must act; and the need to boost our economy gives us the chance to address some of the critical solutions to the challenge of cutting emissions.”
You can watch the full speech on YouTube
March 18, 2010 at 8:18 pm |
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