This Year’s WEF Gives us Reason to Hope

Climate and energy conversations that took place at this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos gave us reason to hope. Many of those who constitute the core of the world’s economic power acknowledged the urgency of climate action and the opportunities associated with forging a new green economy.

We are beginning to see the kind of leadership from CEO’s and investors that is essential if we are to succeed in tackling climate change. Companies and investors are coming together to advance meaningful solutions. Business leaders are now looking at climate change as both a risk and an opportunity. Investors are showing unprecedented interest in investments that support low carbon technologies.

There was even support for bold action that includes ambitious climate policies. Such government support was highlighted for its ability to drive innovation, advance clean energy and improve energy efficiency.

As we head towards a hoped-for global climate agreement in Paris at the end of the year, there is the reason for unprecedented optimism.

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