Ottmar Edenhofer
First of all, developed countries have basically expropriated the atmosphere of the world community. But one must say clearly that we redistribute de facto the world's wealth by climate policy. Obviously, the owners of coal and oil will not be enthusiastic about this. One has to free oneself from the illusion that international climate policy is environmental policy. This has almost nothing to do with environmental policy anymore.Collection: Country
But one must say clearly that we redistribute de facto the world's wealth by climate policy...One has to free oneself from the illusion that international climate policy is environmental policy any more.Collection: Environmental
Climate policy has almost nothing to do anymore with environmental protection, says the German economist and IPCC official Ottmar Edenhofer. The next world climate summit in Cancun is actually an economy summit during which the distribution of the worlds resources will be negotiated.Collection: Environmental
Climate change policy is about how we redistribute de facto the world’s wealth.Collection: Change
We cannot afford to lose another decade. If we lose another decade, it becomes extremely costly to achieve climate stabilization.Collection: Climate
There is a clear message from science: To avoid dangerous interference with the climate system, we need to move away from business as usual.Collection: Moving
It does not cost the world to save the planet.Collection: Doe
Climate change is a global commons problem.Collection: Climate