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006 THE NEW ECONOMYOPENING REMARKSCOP 22, hailed as ‘The COP of Action’ will be a test for the commitments taken last year. At the time of writing, the two key thresholds needed for the Paris Climate Change Agreement to become legal reality have now been met – a truly historic moment for people everywhere.‘Above all, entry into force bodes well for the urgent, accelerated implementation of climate action that is now needed to realize a better, more secure world and to support also the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals.’ (Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary, UNFCCC).At COP22 this collective effort will need to continue to double and redouble until a sustainable future is secured. For these reasons CCTNE and its stakeholders are urging swift climate action by all countries, companies, investors and cities, regions, territories and states.The fact that more than a 1°C rise above pre-industrial has already happened and global greenhouse gas emissions have not yet peaked underlines the urgency of implementing the Paris Agreement in full.The Paris Agreement will enter into force on 4 November this year. In the words of the outgoing UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “What once seemed unthinkable, is now unstoppable.” CCTNE pays tribute to Mr Ban’s tireless efforts to make the unthinkable happen.As ultimately... ‘History will judge societies and governments – and their institutions – not by how big they are or how well they serve the rich and the powerful, but by how effectively they respond to the needs of the poor and the helpless.’ (César Chávez)James D. ButlerBusiness DevelopmentEditor-in-Chief Gary Nichols-RothExecutive Editor Elizabeth RenskiAssociate Editor Georgina BriskGlobal Business Development Director James D. ButlerProject Director Manuel BoscoHead of Social Media Katrine CarstensGlobal Head of Research Will SchaperResearch Manager Carmen ValacheHead of Production Stella JonesDesign Touchline.comCover COP22 in Marrakech, Morocco, will open the door to a low-carbon future. ShutterstockPublished by World News - CLIMATE CHANGE The New Economy Ltd 75 Albany Mansions, Albert Bridge Road, London, SW11 4PQ Telephone: +44 (0)203 742 5320 Email: gary.nichols-roth@climatechange- theneweconomy.comFor additional copies of CLIMATE CHANGE The New Economy (CCTNE) please contact: copy@productionoffice.uk.comPrice: £45.00 US$55.00 €50.00About World News – CLIMATE CHANGE The New Economy Ltd. We promote independent and informed discussion on issues related to climate change – especially the implementation of clean technology – through high quality publications aimed at political and business leaders and opinion formers. Working with national and international agencies we aim to reach the widest possible audience with a clear and accessible argument for a decisive action against climate change.The views and opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the Publisher or the Editor.While every care has been taken in the preparation of this publication, neither the Publisher nor the Editor are responsible for any inaccuracies in the content of the articles presented.