Remarks by Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, delivered at the International Economic Forum of the Americas (Conference of Montreal) - Day 2 Plenary Session : "Energy & Sustainable Development in the Context of the Economic Crisis"
Ladies and Gentlemen:
It is a great pleasure for me to join you here again in Montreal to take part in the International Economic Forum of the Americas, a valuable incubator of new ideas and approaches to global challenges of the day, to quote the words of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper. To participate in the Montreal Conferences, before this auditorium filled with so many eminent speakers and delegates, is a real privilege.
Today I would like to consider four aspects of the topic of our session – “Energy and Sustainable Development in the Context of the Economic Crisis”. Firstly, the link between short-term recovery plans and a greener economy. Secondly, the link between such plans and longer-term structural reforms. Thirdly, the key contribution of innovation to sustainable development. And lastly, the importance of securing a satisfactory agreement at international level at the Copenhagen Conference in December 2009.
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