ABSTRACT
Many people still think of climate policy as being a burden on society – a significant cost, with few immediate or visible results. But in fact, many of the actions we need to take to cut greenhouse gas emissions are necessary for other reasons. We need to save our disappearing tropical forests; we need cleaner, safer energy for the future; we need to cut waste and conserve precious materials. Strong action on climate change can deliver a host of other benefits for health, ecosystems and economies – the Climate Bonus. But this bonus is not guaranteed. Conflicts can arise, and careful planning will be necessary to reap the full potential benefits. This concluding chapter will draw together the key findings of the previous chapters, summarising the main co-benefits of climate policy and discussing how we can use joined-up policies to maximise these benefits and minimise potential conflicts.
