The evidence is clear: a price on pollution is one of the most effective tools we have to fight climate change, while growing our economy and making life more affordable for people. That’s what we are doing in Canada, and we’re going to keep working with other countries, including those who joined us today, to leave a healthy planet for our kids and grandkids.
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
The importance of the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge cannot be overstated, standing at the crossroads of environmental responsibility and global progress. The earth’s atmosphere is a global common, and protecting it transcends national boundaries. International collaboration is critical in the fight against climate change. Together, we can create the future we want and need, one where innovation, shared knowledge, and joint determination make us all accountable for a cleaner, more sustainable, and safer world.
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Increased co-ordination of carbon prices globally is crucial for efficient emissions reductions. We must strive toward all emissions being covered, and at levels that reflect our common goals as stated in the Paris Agreement.
Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre
To reach the goals of the Paris Agreement, we need to strengthen co-operation on the most effective solutions. To this end, carbon pricing is a vital instrument. Higher and more uniform carbon taxation can deliver a significant contribution to our climate targets. Denmark is a strong proponent of strengthening emissions trading in the European Union and looks forward to strengthening global co-operation through the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge.
Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen
The Global Pricing Challenge has a collective goal of covering 60 percent of global emissions by 2030. It is an ambitious and important goal to reach the goal of the Paris Agreement. Pricing carbon through tax or an emissions trading system, such as the European Union Emissions Trading System, is a cost-efficient way to reduce emissions. It creates a clear signal for the market, generates revenues which can be used to further support the climate transition, and strengthens the competitiveness for alternative solutions.
Romina Pourmokhtari, Minister for Climate and the Environment, Sweden
