Former British prime minister Tony Blair has called on Australian politicians and business leaders to come up with solutions to climate change.
A video message from Mr Blair was played at a forum, involving about 100 delegates, in Brisbane on Wednesday in the lead-up to the December Copenhagen climate talks.
"Queensland can be at the forefront of the green economic revolution, so I believe climate change is and will remain a defining issue for our generation," Mr Blair said in the message."But I also believe that we can ensure that progress towards a new low carbon future means economic growth and prosperity as well as a safer climate."
Mr Blair is heading an initiative, Breaking the Climate Deadlock, in league with international non-profit body The Climate Group.The Queensland government on Wednesday will announce a new scheme to allow motorists to offset their carbon emissions.
