A Climate Pact for Europe
How to Finance the Green Deal
By Anne Hessel, Jean Jouzel and Pierre Larrouturou
Published
Oct 12, 2021Page count
142 pagesISBN
978-1529219135Dimensions
203 x 127 mmImprint
Bristol University PressPublished
Oct 12, 2021Page count
142 pagesISBN
978-1529219142Dimensions
203 x 127 mmImprint
Bristol University PressPublished
Oct 12, 2021Page count
142 pagesISBN
978-1529219142Dimensions
203 x 127 mmImprint
Bristol University Press
A Climate Pact for Europe
In the media
'2020: A warning shot for climate change' on Transforming Society
The COVID-19 pandemic gives an opportunity to relaunch global economic systems with a better balance between the social and environmental dimensions. There is a need for a scientifically-based step towards a strong Green Deal: a Climate Pact for the EU.
Based on a bestselling French book, this English translation provides a summary of the facts on the climate issue, the solutions available and their costs. It outlines the political advantages and challenges current policy, practice and thinking at a time when populist leaders are transforming politics worldwide.
This timely book will contribute to a renewed political vision for the EU, the European Economic Area, the UK and Africa.
Anne Hessel is a Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Chemistry. She is a founder member of "Agir pour le climat" and member of the Scientific Council of "Defismed". Before retiring, she taught and practiced medicine at hospitals, and was active in many social movements since the 1960s.
Jean Jouzel is an internationally respected climatologist and glaciologist whose research laid the foundations for understanding the pattern and causes of climate deregulation. He was Vice-president of the IPCC Working Group 1 upon whose scientific work this book is based.
Pierre Larrouturou is a Member of the EU Parliament in the Socialists and Democrats Group. He has had a long career in politics and is currently the General Rapporteur for the 2021 EU Budget and Shadow Rapporteur for the financing of the European Green Deal.
Preface – Mary Robinson
How We Can Win the Battle - Nicolas Hulot
2020 – A Warning Shot
1. Our Home Is Burning, and We Are Looking Elsewhere
2. Global Warming: The Essential Cause Is Our Greenhouse Gas Emissions
3. “Soon It Will Be Too Late…” Say 15,000 Scientists
4. When the UN Environment Programme Denounces “…This Catastrophic Climate Gap” Between the Reductions Needed and the National Pledges…
5. Zero Net Carbon Emissions? Yes, It’s Possible
6. Can We Make a Colossal Development Program Work? We Can Do It!
7. 1,000 Billion Euros for the Climate? If They Are Really Needed Yes, We Can Do It!
8. Putting Finance Back to the Service of the Common Good: The European Climate-Employment Pact
9. Save the Climate, and Save Europe? It’s Now or Never!
Conclusion: Creating a New Development Model
