Environment & Energy

Mandate

To develop policy recommendations and tools to address major global environmental and energy issues, including climate change and green economy within the framework of sustainable development, and make a substantive contribution to key intergovernmental discussions in these areas.

Priority Projects

Make the “business case” for effective implementation of the Paris Agreement – including in relation to key decision items at COP27.
Establish a robust sustainability framework for trade transactions capable of being adopted at scale by banks and corporates.*
Provide real-economy insights into critical-path international environmental negotiations – including on the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Establish principles for the effective and harmonized design of carbon pricing systems.**
Support the provision of tools and incentives, in partnership with other organizations and institutions, to make climate action accessible to small businesses.