Climate policies need to be realigned - OECD

Obviously the price of carbon is crucial in meeting the climate change targets, but more needs to be done. Simply put, “more” means “consistent public policies,” says Simon Buckle, head of the Climate Change, Biodiversity and Water Division of the Environment Directorate at the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Such was the conclusion of the report ‘Aligning policies for a low-carbon economy’, which will be presented officially in early July. Even in Europe, governments are striving to introduce…