24-September-2019
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With the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement, the international community made decisive commitments to transform development and address the global climate emergency. Today, we are brought together by the conviction that these brilliant examples of multilateral cooperation must pave the way to a more sustainable and prosperous future.
23-September-2019
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Placing Well-being at the Heart of Climate Policy
23-September-2019
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Urgent action on climate is needed now! The record heat waves we experienced this summer are just a taste of how climate change could spin out of control. Business leaders are recognising their role in addressing shared social and economic challenges – and that companies will face reputational risks if they do not act.
23-September-2019
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The climate emergency keeps growing: we have already experienced an increase in global temperatures of around 1˚Celcius relative to pre-industrial levels, as well as more extreme climate-related weather events. Without adaptation measures, it is estimated that rising sea levels will cause annual damages equivalent to 4% of the world’s GDP by the end of the century.
18-September-2019
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We are living in an age of pessimism, and there is plenty to be pessimistic about. But yesterday’s discussions showed that you can be optimistic and a realistic too. Although, as I always say, it is even better to be activistic. And that’s why we have gathered here these two days!
17-September-2019
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The OECD helps governments tackle the many policy issues they face. But I would argue that unless we adopt a systems approach, unless we employ systems thinking, we will fail to understand the world we are living in. Let me explain why.
17-September-2019
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Launch the International Migration Outlook 2019
16-September-2019
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Over the past years, favourable external conditions and good macroeconomic policies helped Iceland to nurture high growth, low unemployment, low inflation, and sustainable public finances. Living standards are among the highest in the OECD.
12-September-2019
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This year, the Forum will bring together both industry heavyweights and leading policy thinkers. We will also welcome a number of start-ups coming from across the world to present their ideas as part of the Blockchain Showcase.
11-September-2019
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I am delighted to open today’s seminar on international co-operation for long-term financial integration. I would like to thank the government of Japan for co-sponsoring this event under its G20 Presidency.