Two-speed world economy in 2011, global uncertainty remains

BRUSSELS, December 7, 2010 – Expansion in the European chemical industry will moderate in 2011 after double-digit year-on-year growth in 2010, industry group Cefic confirmed today.

The European chemical trade group‟s annual summary forecast of chemical sector economists predicts growth of 2.5 per cent next year. Cefic confirms its forecast made six months ago, that the EU chemicals sector will post a year-on-year recovery of 10 per cent for 2010.

          o Leading commentators from Government and finance line up for ACCA event debating public sector sustainability
          o Former Head of the Civil Service and former government minister offer thoughts on Government Spending Review
          o Reliability of finance figures to be declared “essential” in the face of the economic downturn
          o High level conference available on-line – registration open from late November

Brussels, 6 December 2010

A coalition of businesses, professional and civil society organisations has reacted with dismay to the failure of Transport and Energy Ministers to agree on binding measures to achieve energy efficiency targets.

CANCUN, Mexico – At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-16) in Cancun, the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) hosted a special panel discussion presenting an update on efforts being undertaken by the chemical industry to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Brussels, 3 December – Senior representatives of the European aerospace industry were gathered this week in Brussels for a series of events during which they raised awareness of the challenges faced by the sector, as well as of its initiatives in the fields of innovation and the environment.