These local and state governments need to shift their power systems to renewables and energy efficiency, put in place low carbon infrastructure in buildings and transport, and engage their citizens. (wri.org)
Secondly, nations have finally set up the framework for the Green Climate Fund, by which financial assistance can be provided by developed nations to take advantage of the vast opportunities for emissions reductions that still exist in developing nations, which are comparatively cost effective and help them avoid locking in high carbon infrastructure by leap frogging to modern low - carbon technologies. (earthjustice.org)
On Wednesday CERES will launch their latest Clean Trillion Report, based on data from the International Energy Agency, that says $ 36 trillion needs to be found by 2050 for low carbon infrastructure projects. (climatechangenews.com)