Countries, States, Regions and Provinces around the world have now declared their aim to become climate neutral in the next decades through renewables, carbon taxes, energy efficiency, carbon offsetting and more.
The CN Net welcomes Countries, States, Regions and Provinces that have joined in this category.
"Decisions taken at country level can influence and motivate actors ranging from the international community to individuals and have a profound effect on GHG emissions and patterns of consumption and production.
Countries have the power to induce fundamental changes. One way of motivating people is by offering them ways to save money, yet not all governments have exploited the potential of the taxation system to change behaviour to greener patterns. Governments can, for example, introduce carbon taxes on the use of fossil fuels. They can impose taxes on the extraction and production of minerals, energy and timber and structure them to support more climate-friendly practices. Specific taxes are possible on technologies and products which cause significant environmental damage.
Waste disposal, pollution and hazardous wastes can also be taxed. To compensate taxpayers for these new impositions governments can lower other charges, for instance income and sales taxes, and those on property and investment, or simply pay back the amount equally to every inhabitant. At the same time revenue can be used to create incentives and compensate those companies who invest in climate friendly alternatives."
A total of 7 Regions have become members of CN Net. These can be seen on the map below. Click on the brown discs in the map below to see their details. You will require Adobe Flash to view the details which will open in a small window.