UNEP report estimates returns from integrated climate and clean-air action
A UNEP and CCAC report estimates about US$15 in economic benefits for each US$1 invested in joint climate and air-pollution action.
Event / data period: 2026-09-07
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The UN Environment Programme and Climate and Clean Air Coalition said in their 7 September Hidden Assets report that investments tackling climate change and air pollution together could generate about US$15 in economic benefits per US$1 invested. The assessment includes market and non-market gains.
UNEP said the analysis found greater benefits from combining climate and clean-air policies than from pursuing them separately. The ratio is the report’s economic assessment, not a guaranteed return for every project or country.
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- Economic benefits per US$1 invested in joint action
- 15 US dollars per US dollar
- 2026-09-07 · Estimate
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