http://tonyblairoffice.org en Copyright 2010 2010-03-11T12:54:05+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/tony-blair-calls-for-copenhagen-climate-talks-to-set-the-world-on-a-new-pat/ /climatechange/news-entry/tony-blair-calls-for-copenhagen-climate-talks-to-set-the-world-on-a-new-pat/ Speech by Tony Blair to launch the latest report from the Breaking the Climate Deadlock initiative Doing the Deal: Key Elements for a Climate Agreement at Copenhagen Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2009-12-13T20:44:32+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/tony-blair-spells-out-critical-importance-of-copenhagen-at-queensland-clima/ /climatechange/news-entry/tony-blair-spells-out-critical-importance-of-copenhagen-at-queensland-clima/ Tony Blair has called on the Sunshine state to get on the low carbon path and become a leader of the green economic revolution at a high level summit for business leaders and policy experts. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2009-11-03T22:14:24+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/video-tony-blair-on-the-road-to-copenhagen-at-governor-schwarzeneggers-glob/ /climatechange/news-entry/video-tony-blair-on-the-road-to-copenhagen-at-governor-schwarzeneggers-glob/ Tony Blair talks to Hub Culture green journalist Sarah Backhouse at Governor Schwarzenegger's 'Global Climate Summit 2: on the road to Copenhagen' in Los Angeles. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2009-10-04T22:55:27+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/new-report-from-tony-blair-sets-out-economic-benefits-of-tackling-climate-c/ /climatechange/news-entry/new-report-from-tony-blair-sets-out-economic-benefits-of-tackling-climate-c/ Action to cut CO2 emissions can increase both GDP and employment in all major economies, according to a new report published by Tony Blair and The Climate Group today. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2009-09-20T22:50:08+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/jet-li-and-tony-blair-launch-1000-village-solar-led-initiative-to-tackle-cl/ /climatechange/news-entry/jet-li-and-tony-blair-launch-1000-village-solar-led-initiative-to-tackle-cl/ Tony Blair and Jet Li have launched the 1,000-Village Solar LED Initiative in Guiyang, China. The five-year project, which is a joint initiative between The Climate Group and the Jet Li One Foundation, will engage 400 villages in China in the first two years, and 600 villages in China, India and African countries on the second stage. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2009-08-24T15:16:50+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/china-playing-key-role-in-producing-and-consuming-green-technology-solution/ /climatechange/news-entry/china-playing-key-role-in-producing-and-consuming-green-technology-solution/ China is taking advantage of the green technology revolution that the challenge of climate change provides, according to a new report launched by Tony Blair in Beijing today. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2009-08-19T21:09:02+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/video-tony-blair-talks-to-cnn-about-his-technology-for-a-low-carbon-future-/ /climatechange/news-entry/video-tony-blair-talks-to-cnn-about-his-technology-for-a-low-carbon-future-/ Tony Blair sat down with CNN's Fionnuala Sweeney to talk about climate change in advance of this week's Major Economies Forum in Italy. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2009-07-08T14:34:59+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/new-report-from-tony-blair-sets-out-practical-technology-solutions-to-tackl/ /climatechange/news-entry/new-report-from-tony-blair-sets-out-practical-technology-solutions-to-tackl/ Tony Blair today published 'Technology for a Low Carbon Future' which sets out practical solutions to tackle climate change through technology. The report comes just days before President Obama chairs a meeting of the major economies to discuss progress towards a new global climate agreement at Copenhagen later this year. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2009-07-06T05:27:05+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/watch-the-video-of-tony-blairs-speech-to-policy-networks-politics-of-climat/ /climatechange/news-entry/watch-the-video-of-tony-blairs-speech-to-policy-networks-politics-of-climat/ Tony Blair spoke during the afternoon plenary of Policy Network's 'Politics of Climate Change' conference on 5th June at the LSE. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2009-06-05T10:49:35+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/tony-blair-to-debate-politics-of-building-a-low-carbon-future-at-policy-net/ /climatechange/news-entry/tony-blair-to-debate-politics-of-building-a-low-carbon-future-at-policy-net/ Tony Blair will join an impressive range of international speakers to discuss the politics of climate change in London this Friday as part of his work to build a consensus on a new and comprehensive international policy framework. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2009-06-01T04:46:51+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/interview-tony-blair-on-us-cap-and-trade-and-green-stimulus-spending/ /climatechange/news-entry/interview-tony-blair-on-us-cap-and-trade-and-green-stimulus-spending/ Tony Blair, the former UK prime minister, argues in an interview with the FT (transcript below) that now is the time to kick-start investments in a green economy. The stimulus packages being rolled out around the world should focus on green measures, he says, if we are to avoid an unsustainably high-carbon future. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2009-03-30T18:55:09+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/Tony-Blair-and-Jet-Li-launch-new-climate-change-partnership-for-a-low-carbo/ /climatechange/news-entry/Tony-Blair-and-Jet-Li-launch-new-climate-change-partnership-for-a-low-carbo/ Tony Blair met Jet Li in Beijing today to launch a partnership which will deliver a series of low carbon projects in China and support efforts to agree an international climate deal in Copenhagen later this year. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2009-03-25T14:51:20+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/tony-blair-leads-debate-on-capitol-hill-to-focus-on-a-low-carbon-economic-r/ /climatechange/news-entry/tony-blair-leads-debate-on-capitol-hill-to-focus-on-a-low-carbon-economic-r/ Senators, Governors, business leaders and international experts met in the Capitol today to argue that action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions should not be delayed by the global economic downturn because it provides an opportunity to lay the foundations for a sustainable recovery based on low-carbon growth. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2009-03-03T17:22:59+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/economic-crisis-should-inspire-more-not-less-action-on-climate-change-says-/ /climatechange/news-entry/economic-crisis-should-inspire-more-not-less-action-on-climate-change-says-/ Tony Blair today addresses California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Global Climate Summit, as part of his Breaking The Climate Deadlock campaign. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2008-11-19T05:03:43+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/breaking-the-climate-deadlock-executive-summary/ /climatechange/news-entry/breaking-the-climate-deadlock-executive-summary/ There is now virtually overwhelming evidence about climate change and its consequences; there remain uncertainties, but the risks of negative and irreversible consequences are clearly high. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2008-06-27T14:21:52+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/tony-blair-sets-out-path-to-new-global-deal-for-a-low-carbon-future/ /climatechange/news-entry/tony-blair-sets-out-path-to-new-global-deal-for-a-low-carbon-future/ Tony Blair today published the first report from the Breaking the Climate Deadlock initiative which set out the framework for a new global deal for a low carbon future. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2008-06-26T20:30:28+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/leading-on-climate-change-how-action-in-congress-can-move-the-world/ /climatechange/news-entry/leading-on-climate-change-how-action-in-congress-can-move-the-world/ Tony Blair writes exclusively for the Washington Post on the forthcoming Boxer-Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2008-05-29T18:26:54+00:00 /climatechange/news-entry/tony-blair-launches-climate-change-initiative/ /climatechange/news-entry/tony-blair-launches-climate-change-initiative/ Tony Blair arrived in Tokyo today as part of the 'Breaking The Climate Deadlock' initiative which will take him to Japan, China and India in the next seven days for talks with leading business and political figures. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2008-03-14T10:31:28+00:00