Global Public Investment Network
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Global Public Investment Network
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Global network of organizations passionate about transforming the international financial architecture for a safer and more equitable world
Climate mitigation that pays for itself? - Global Nation
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September 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
6. Reduce climate damages and fuel prices to LMICs, saving US$78 billion in reduced climate damages and US$19 billion from lower fuel prices.

7. Improve geopolitical positioning and global security (e.g., reducing fossil fuel revenues to Russia).
September 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
4. Lower fuel prices for the EU and China by reducing demand for fossil fuels.

5. Deliver US$33 billion in transfers per year to LMICs in rewards for reducing their emissions, supporting development outcomes that also benefit wealthier nations.

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September 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
1. Mobilize US$66 billion annually to support climate mitigation in LMICs.

2. Cut emissions by 1060 Mt CO₂ per year (~half the EU’s current emissions from fossil fuels).

3. Reduce the cost of climate damages to the EU and China, by US$35 billion and US$37 billion respectively
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September 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Here are some key benefits it would have for the EU and its partners (in this case, in a scneario with China as a partner):
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September 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The paper proposes a new mechanism combining small levies on fossil fuel imports with a system of performance-based financial rewards. No need for broad consensus, but a smaller group of countries that place modest taxes on their fuel imports.
This proposes a model for the EU based in self-interest
September 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM