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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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According to the group, an integrated climate change and clean energy policy framework should include: Clear short-, medium- and long-term greenhouse gas emission reduction objectives and targets, and comprehensive, enforceable legal mechanisms and timelines for delivering on these objectives and targets.

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Climate Talks End In Copenhagen Accord; Countries Settle On Non- Binding 2 ÂșC Warming Limit

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afforestation, avoided deforestation, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency measures, renewable energy generation) would be established. All agreements would be legally binding, and would be subject to independent verification. The relative valuation of potential emissions offsets (e.g.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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The report concluded that “ damage from climate change, perhaps immense damage, is likely to be part of the Australian reality of the 21 st century and beyond.” The Indian government has consistently asserted that it will not agree to legally binding emissions reductions under any circumstances.

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