The revolution from pre-Kyoto to post-Copenhagen (Article)
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Post-Copenhagen an opportunity for winners in a low carbon economy
The situation after Copenhagen in many ways is best possible for innovative companies that can deliver low carbon solutions. No clear framework exists and the only thing we know is that significant reductions are needed. We do not know exactly, how big the reductions will be; when they will take place and; where they will take place.
Leading policy makers and scientists say that we need 80% reduction of greenhouse gases globally by 2050 and 40-50% reductions in developed countries by 2020.
To understand the current situation and the opportunities ahead, it is important to understand the different approaches companies have to take for a low carbon development and what kind of behaviour that different organisations and incentive structures promote.