What do we do?
The Commission on Environment and Energy(213)
Mandate
To develop business recommendations on major environmental and energy regulatory and market issues, and maintain ICC as the primary business interlocutor and partner in key intergovernmental negotiations and deliberations in these areas.
Projects for 2011
Enhance global business engagement and expertise in shaping a post-2012 agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Chance (UNFCCC), including via policy recommendations and enhanced channels for public-private sector dialogue in areas such as: technology development and deployment, financing and investment, and market mechanisms.
Head the business delegation at the UNFCCC 17th Conference of the Parties in South Africa.
Lead business engagement and preparations towards the 2012 Rio plus 20 Earth Summit.
Coordinate business positions and achievements for 19th session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development.
Explore cross-cutting environmental and energy dimensions of issues such as trade, innovation, financing, and taxation with other ICC policy commissions.
Develop key industry positions, best practice and an ICC engagement strategy on emerging policies, market instruments, and standards relating to the “Green Economy” discussions, including in the G20 and the UN.
Work with the World Bank in the development of its Energy Strategy.
Contribute business participation and input into preparations for the 6th World Water Forum in Marseille (France).
2008 Summary of Environment and Energy Activities
2007 Summary of Environment and Energy Activities