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The Word from São Paulo? Copenhagen
I am presenting at Sustentável 2009, the 3rd International Congress for Sustainability in São Paulo, where over 1,000 people from business, government, and civil society have assembled for three days.
The buzz is all about which economic incentives will arise from the United Nations Climate Change Conference this December in Copenhagen. Will it provide incentives for carbon capture and storage? What about for reforestation or changes in commodity agriculture? How will carbon markets develop? Will more countries allow domestic carbon credits bundling, which will give consumer product companies the incentive to help consumers earn these credits for cash?
The general perspective at Sustentável is that, whatever happens, we need to continue to develop markets that reward carbon savings. So while we may be collectively holding our breath for Copenhagen, at least here, there is great confidence that carbon markets will continue to develop, regardless of what the diplomats agree on in December.
Indeed, Copenhagen may help define the direction and velocity of carbon markets development, but the development seems both inevitable and global. Which means it will have an impact on your business or industry.
So where to start with Copenhagen? Take a look at our BSR Conference 2009 half-day training on managing global climate policy. It will discuss how international policy affects global companies—and your industries specifically—including what to monitor and how to manage risks. That way UNFCCC and EU ETS will be more than just white noise in the Copenhagen buzz.
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Diane Osgood, Ph.D.
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