A World Economic Forum task force presented world leaders with concrete proposals to accelerate private sector investment and innovation in the fight against climate change. Eighty business leaders and over 40 environmental and scientific experts from around the world outlined a plan for stimulating a “clean revolution” in the private sector within the next few years even as governments continue negotiations on a climate policy framework in the United Nations.

The Forum’s Low-Carbon Prosperity Task Force presented its proposals to Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, in New York, where the UN General Assembly is conducting a climate change summit.

"This report shows that there is a strong business lobby for an ambitious climate change agreement at Copenhagen. I welcome the role of this authoritative task force in showing the benefits of such an agreement for low-carbon growth and job creation. I hope other world business leaders will join this initiative," said Brown.

Key areas identified for action in next 5-10 years are increased energy efficiency, technological development, investment in low-carbon infrastructure and halting deforestation. Read the full report here. For more information about the Low-Carbon Prosperity Task Force go to http://www.weforum.org/climate