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Looking to the future This is one of the reasons he joined the Carbon War Room, which harnesses the power of entrepreneurs to implement market-driven solutions to climate change. CWR works with companies to see how regulatory frameworks can be rewritten to make the transition to a low-carbon economy simpler, helps reinvent existing business models, and creates a peer-to-peer network of businesses that are already decarbonizing their products and services. For someone who has already done so much to advance the transition to a low-carbon future, you might think he’d be ready to slow down a little, but Figueres, now 56, is driven by a sense of responsibility and his own personal legacy. “Like many others, I often reflect about the future we
are building and leaving to the next generations. I would very much prefer we be remembered as a generation that, knowing what we know, and having what we have, acted responsibly and took the necessary actions to make this world a better place. I don’t want to be remembered for just passing the buck, as I am certain there is no planet B.” It’s unlikely he will be, but that’s not the case for many of the current crop of politicians and business leaders around the world. Maybe not for much longer though, as more and more of them start to understand the financial opportunities the low-carbon economy will bring. As Figueres says: “Green means dollars.” ||||
CV 1954
1979
Born in San José, Costa Rica
Returned to Costa Rica after finishing his studies at United States Military Academy, West Point with a degree in engineering
1979-late 1980s CEO of agro-industrial business Sociedad Agroindustrial San Cristóbal (SAISC), founded by his father
1987-1988
1988-1990 1994-1998 2000-2003 2003-2004 2006-2010 Currently:
Minister of Foreign Trade, Costa Rica
Minister of Agriculture President of Costa Rica
MD of World Economic Forum CEO of World Economic Forum CEO of Concordia 21
Managing Partner of IJ Partners Chairman of the Carbon War Room
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