Politicians stand at a crossroads where the path to green policies is fraught with political risks, as the immediate costs to society may overshadow the profound future benefits. Lorenzo Forni sets out the decisions we need to take to collectively save the world from the ravages of climate catastrophe and how politicians might keep voters on board with the green transition. He shows how reaching the net-zero emissions target to forestall further climatic change cannot be achieved by small changes in individual lifestyles alone, but requires big and brave public policy enacted by governments that is properly financed and economically sound.
表中的内容
1. Where are we in the climate transition?
2. Is the green transition good for growth?
3. Net zero policies: where do we stand?
4. Are international environmental agreements essential?
5. How to step-up support for and implementation of climate policies: preventing a greenlash
Conclusion
关于作者
Lorenzo Forni is Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Padua and Head of Prometeia Associazione. He has worked at the International Monetary Fund in Washington and at the Central Bank of Italy in Rome.