Carbon Quote by Rajendra K. Pachauri
“An extremely effective instrument would be to put a price on carbon. It is only through the market that you can get a large enough and rapid enough response [to climate change]”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Action Summit, 2015
Pricing carbon creates market incentives that drive rapid, large‑scale reductions in emissions.
In simple terms: Carbon pricing spurs emission cuts.
Support carbon pricing policies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government regulation
- business strategy
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How effective is carbon pricing alone?
- What complementary measures are needed?
Political resistance can stall implementation.