Summary of conclusions; Introduction; 1. Decision making framework; 2. The science of climate change; 3. Emissions in the platinum age; 4. Projecting global climate change. 5. The Australian context to climate change; 6. Impacts of climate change on Australia; 7. Australia's emissions and the economy; 8. Counting the costs; 9. International response; 10. Towards global agreement; 11. Deepening international collaboration. 12. Targets and trajectories; 13. Australian climate change policy overview; 14. Emissions trading; 15. Domestic adaptation policy; 16. Research, development and innovation; 17. Network infrastructure; 18. Information; 19. Income distribution; 20. The energy transformation; 21. The transport transformation; 22. Agriculture and forestry transformation; 23. Growth and structural change in the low-emissions economy; 24. A fateful choice.
The Garnaut Climate Change Review examines the impacts of climate change on the Australian economy.
Professor Ross Garnaut is Distinguished Professor in the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies at the Australian National University.
'The Garnaut Review is of special importance in its combination of
a global view and the perspective from one country. It adopts a way
forward for global action on climate change and how Australia can
and should manage its own role. At the same time it deepens the
shared analytical basis for action. It is a great achievement.' Sir
Nicholas Stern
'The signing of the Kyoto Protocol by the new Australian Government
at the time of the UNFCCC meeting in Bali in December 2007 provided
a clear signal of Australia's political commitment on the issue of
climate change. Indonesia regards Australia as an important and
strategic partner on this critical issue. The Garnaut Climate
Change Review provides yet another example of Australia's
seriousness in not only addressing the issue, but coming up with
solutions and actions. By asking Professor Ross Garnaut, one of
Australia's best internationally known economists and who has for
many years worked on resource economic and environment issues, I
see this Review as providing a seminal contribution as to how
countries can take strong action to address the challenges and
opportunities of climate change. The cost of inaction is too costly
for our future generation and humankind.' Mari Pangestu, Minister
of Trade, Indonesia
'What sets Ross Garnaut apart from any other policy advisor I have
known is his skill in using his first rate intellect and technical
knowledge to present practical and achievable solutions to complex
economic and development problems. Garnaut's work on climate change
has raised the level of understanding to a higher plane. Heeding
the GCCR will help PNG and other developing countries to manage
their development in ways that will reduce their own carbon
emissions, while taking advantage of opportunities presented by
participating in carbon trading schemes.' Sir Mekere Morauta,
Former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (1999–2002)
'Ross Garnaut's work has been followed closely in China by leaders
and scholars since the early years of economic reform. He brings to
this seminal book on climate change policy the intellectual clarity
and close knowledge of the developing world and the international
economy that distinguish his work. This is an outstanding
contribution to sorting out a complex global problem.' Justin Lin,
Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of The World Bank,
Foundation Director of the China Center for Economic Research
'We are all - governments, communities and companies - now in the
climate change debate. For business to play a constructive role it
must have access to the right information and clear-minded
analysis. Professor Garnaut 's work provides a valuable resource
for all contributors to the debate.' Don Argus, AO. Chairman of BHP
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