Frank Elderson discusses climate and nature risks to economic resilience and competitiveness
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ECB's Frank Elderson highlights that climate and nature risks are structural drivers of economic outcomes, noting that 72% of euro area companies rely on at least one ecosystem service and 75% of loans are highly dependent on ecosystems. He warns that extreme weather in the record-hot summer of 2026 has already transmitted through energy, agriculture, and infrastructure to inflation and growth. While electrification can reduce import dependence, policy uncertainty and a financing gap hinder investment. Elderson argues that a well-managed transition can enhance strategic autonomy and long-term competitiveness.
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Frank Elderson：从气候与自然风险看经济韧性与竞争力
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Frank Elderson在COP17强调自然资本对经济韧性的重要性
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- European Central Bank News · Oct 26, 13:00ECB's Frank Elderson: Nature is fundamental to economic activity, says 72% of euro area companies depend on ecosystem services
In a keynote at COP17 Finance and Biodiversity Day, ECB Executive Board Member Frank Elderson stated that 72% of euro area companies depend on at least one ecosystem service, and 75% of corporate lending in the region goes to highly dependent firms. He argued that protecting and restoring nature is investment in natural capital, resilience, and future prosperity, warning that ecosystem deterioration raises costs, lowers productivity, and disrupts supply chains.
Read original source ↗ - European Central Bank News · Oct 19, 14:00ECB Executive Frank Elderson Highlights Climate and Nature Risks as Drivers of Economic Resilience
Frank Elderson, ECB Executive Board member, warned that the record‑warm summer of 2026 in Western Europe, marked by severe droughts, wildfires and water scarcity, has exposed how climate and nature degradation directly impact transport, industry, energy, agriculture and overall economic stability. He argued that these environmental shocks are becoming a systemic macroeconomic risk and must be addressed through integrated green transition policies that strengthen competitiveness, energy security and long‑term prosperity.
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- European Central Bank NewsSelectedECB's Frank Elderson: Nature is fundamental to economic activity, says 72% of euro area companies depend on ecosystem services
In a keynote at COP17 Finance and Biodiversity Day, ECB Executive Board Member Frank Elderson stated that 72% of euro area companies depend on at least one ecosystem service, and 75% of corporate lending in the region goes to highly dependent firms. He argued that protecting and restoring nature is investment in natural capital, resilience, and future prosperity, warning that ecosystem deterioration raises costs, lowers productivity, and disrupts supply chains.
- European Central Bank NewsSelectedECB Executive Frank Elderson Highlights Climate and Nature Risks as Drivers of Economic Resilience
Frank Elderson, ECB Executive Board member, warned that the record‑warm summer of 2026 in Western Europe, marked by severe droughts, wildfires and water scarcity, has exposed how climate and nature degradation directly impact transport, industry, energy, agriculture and overall economic stability. He argued that these environmental shocks are becoming a systemic macroeconomic risk and must be addressed through integrated green transition policies that strengthen competitiveness, energy security and long‑term prosperity.
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