The Garnaut Climate Change Review

'The Garnaut Review is of special importance in its combination of a global view and the perspective from one country. It adopts a way forward for global action on climate change and how Australia can and should manage its own role. At the same time it deepens the shared analytical basis for action. It is a great achievement.' Sir Nicholas Stern
'The signing of the Kyoto Protocol by the new Australian Government at the time of the UNFCCC meeting in Bali in December 2007 provided a clear signal of Australia's political commitment on the issue of climate change. Indonesia regards Australia as an important and strategic partner on this critical issue. The Garnaut Climate Change Review provides yet another example of Australia's seriousness in not only addressing the issue, but coming up with solutions and actions. By asking Professor Ross Garnaut, one of Australia's best internationally known economists and who has for many years worked on resource economic and environment issues, I see this Review as providing a seminal contribution as to how countries can take strong action to address the challenges and opportunities of climate change. The cost of inaction is too costly for our future generation and humankind.' Mari Pangestu, Minister of Trade, Indonesia
'What sets Ross Garnaut apart from any other policy advisor I have known is his skill in using his first rate intellect and technical knowledge to present practical and achievable solutions to complex economic and development problems. Garnaut's work on climate change has raised the level of understanding to a higher plane. Heeding the GCCR will help PNG and other developing countries to manage their development in ways that will reduce their own carbon emissions, while taking advantage of opportunities presented by participating in carbon trading schemes.' Sir Mekere Morauta, Former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (1999–2002)
'Ross Garnaut's work has been followed closely in China by leaders and scholars since the early years of economic reform. He brings to this seminal book on climate change policy the intellectual clarity and close knowledge of the developing world and the international economy that distinguish his work. This is an outstanding contribution to sorting out a complex global problem.' Justin Lin, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of The World Bank, Foundation Director of the China Center for Economic Research
'We are all - governments, communities and companies - now in the climate change debate. For business to play a constructive role it must have access to the right information and clear-minded analysis. Professor Garnaut 's work provides a valuable resource for all contributors to the debate.' Don Argus, AO. Chairman of BHP Biliton