Governments need to be seriously sceptical about whether new coal provides a good deal for their citizens. — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share Image
Some challenges remain, but the bottom line is that low-carbon options can and should play a much greater role in energy supply. — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share Image
We are totally schizophrenic. We are trying to reduce emissions, and we subsidize the consumption of fossil fuels. — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share Image
We cannot sustain long-term growth in our economies if we do not protect and preserve our environment. — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share Image
If the world is to avoid a collision with nature - one that humanity surely cannot win - we must act boldly… — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share Image
Coal is the most carbon-intensive fuel available for electricity generation. The most urgent threat to climate policy is the scale of new… — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share Image
Our leaders must get to grips with the huge risk that carbon dioxide emissions pose to the economy and the environment. As… — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share Image
Many governments are giving subsidies to fossil fuel production and consumption that encourage greenhouse gas emissions, at the same time as they… — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share Image
A more robust approach to global warming is needed if we are to avoid catastrophe. Unlike the recent financial crisis, there is… — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share Image
We need to achieve zero emissions from fossil fuel sources by the second half of the century. That doesn't mean by 2050… — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share Image
Governments must address inconsistencies in their energy strategies, consider the links with broader economic policies, and stop sending mixed signals to consumers,… — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share Image
Most businesses do not take governments seriously when it comes to climate, primarily because many governments have inconsistent and incoherent policies and… — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share Image
We need to make growth greener, to make our economic and environmental policies more compatible and even mutually-reinforcing. This is not just… — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share Image
Regulations for international accounting and funding will have to be examined to identify policies that inadvertently discourage institutional investors from putting their resources into… — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share
Governments need to be seriously sceptical about whether new coal provides a good deal for their citizens. — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share
The whole banking sector in Mexico was literally bankrupt. For whatever reason, instead of intervening in the sector or supporting the banks, the government… — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share
I feel confident that leaders will rise to this challenge with a stronger commitment to tackle climate change and seize the economic opportunities that… — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share
If you are trying to favor the unions by having more rigid labor market and keeping wages very high, you could be blocking people… — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share
Some challenges remain, but the bottom line is that low-carbon options can and should play a much greater role in energy supply. — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share
The benefits of growth have not trickled down. Income inequalities have become one of the biggest global challenges, attracting growing attention not only in… — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share
Principles of fair and equitable treatment included in many treaties are uncontroversial as general principles of good public governance. — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share
Why did we lose Brexit? Why, because 60 per cent of youth didn't believe they needed to go and vote. — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share
A more robust approach to global warming is needed if we are to avoid catastrophe. Unlike the recent financial crisis, there is no bailout… — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share
