High Visibility? Airline Emissions in the 21st Century
Event: 3rd March 2008 – 4th March 2008
Country: United Kingdom
City: London
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The proliferation of air travel is having a significant effect on the volume of airline emissions.
European Commission studies estimate that the aviation industry accounts for 4% of the annual greenhouse gas emissions. The increase in airline travel can be attributed to a number of different factors, such as the burgeoning low-cost airline industry and the rise of passengers in the next two years, with the rise in wealth of developing countries, such as India and China.
This conference seeks to address the steps which need to be taken by policymakers, the aviation industry and the investment community to address this fundamental issue. How is the aviation industry adapting to the impact of climate change? Is the international community engaging in resolving this issue? How is the EU-ETS trial period working in reality? Is this a benchmark for other players?
A Keynote address will be by Rt Hon Ruth Kelly MP, Secretary of State, Department for Transport, UK.