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Governors’ Global Climate Summit 2 September 30- October 2, 2009 Draft Agenda
Co-hosts: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (California) Governor M. Jodi Rell (Connecticut) Governor Jennifer Granholm (Michigan) Governor David Paterson (New York) Governor Jim Doyle (Wisconsin) Governor Chris Gregoire (Washington)
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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Arrival and Registration Global Pavilion Open Continental Breakfast in the Global Pavilion Breakout Sessions:
A. The Evolution of Offsets
Greenhouse gas offsets play an important role in incentivizing cost-effective reductions throughout the world economy. They also play a role in transferring clean technology to developing nations. Experts will highlight game-changing offset policies and strategies for subnational and national governments, organizations and industry. More specifically, panelists will discuss the lessons learned from the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), an arrangement under the Kyoto Protocol which allows projects in developing countries to earn certified emission reduction credits. The panel also will discuss voluntary markets, reforms taken to improve the rigor of CDM and voluntary standards, and the growing interest in sectoral approaches to offsets. Linda Adams, Secretary, California Environmental Protection Agency (United States) Jill Duggan, International Emissions Adviser, Department of Energy and Climate Change (United Kingdom) Gary Gero, President, California Climate Action Reserve (United States) 1
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Dr. Adrian Fernandez Bremauntz, President, National Institute of Ecology (Mexico) Marco Terruzzin, Head, China Evolution Markets Inc. Marc Stuart, Co-founder and Director, EcoSecurities
B. Public Health Implications of Climate Change
Experts agree that warming temperatures threaten to worsen conditions that affect public health: pest-driven illness, respiratory conditions, lack of safe drinking water, food shortages and heat-related deaths. Regions around the world already are seeing the health impacts of climate change and are certain to see more, even under the most optimistic greenhouse gas reduction scenarios. Yet, there are health-oriented policies and actions which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, respond to climate impacts, implement adaptation strategies and provide important health co-benefits. On this panel, speakers will review climate change health risks and discuss the opportunities to respond in ways that promote community resilience, health and local and global equity. Panel Host: Cindy Horn, National Research Defense Council (United States) Howard Frumkin, MODERATOR, MD, Dr.PH, Director, National Center for Environmental Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (United States) Kristie L. Ebi, Ph.D., M.P.H, Consultant, ESS, LLC (United States) Dr. Paul Wilkinson, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Centre on Global Change and Health Reader in Environmental Epidemiology Kirk Smith, Director, Global Health and Environment Program, Professor of Global Environmental Health (United States) Dr. Gina Solomon, Senior Scientist, National Research Defense Council (United States)
C. High Global Warming Potential Pollutants
Often lost in the debate about efforts to address climate change are a wide range of chemicals, many of which are thousands of times more potent than carbon dioxide. These substances include hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and ozone depleting substances (ODS), typically used as refrigerants. Studies indicate that the presence of some of these substances in the atmosphere will dramatically increase over the next decades if no action is taken. In fact, HFCs is the fastest growing sector of greenhouse gases. This panel will focus on HFCs and ODS – examining policy instruments that can be used to immediately reduce emissions through containment and eventual phase-out when viable alternatives become available. Panelists will discuss the magnitude of the challenge, as well as immediate actions that can be taken by 2
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industrialized and developing nations to jump-start their greenhouse gas emission reductions, and provide a significant and early down-payment on efforts to address climate change. Durwood Zaelke, President, Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development (United States), Moderator David Doniger, Policy Director, Climate Center, Natural Resources Defense Council (United States) Paul Ashford, Director, Caleb Management Services Limited (United States) Rajendra Shende, Chief, OzonAction, United Nations Environment Programme (France) Mack McFarland, Global Environmental Manager, DuPont Fluoroproducts (United States) Zenta Senoo, Deputy Director, Fluoride Gas Management Office Manufacturing Industry Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan) Dr. Stephen O. Anderson, Co-Chair, Montreal Protocol Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (United States)
D. Transportation and Mobility Solutions
The transportation sector accounts for approximately 15 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and represents the fastest growing share of emissions in most developing countries. Community and regional planners are developing new ways of designing cities, communities, and transportation systems to provide mobility options – such as biking, walking and transit – that are clean, efficient, and cost-effective. Panelists will focus on specific policies and strategies that can provide sustainable personal mobility to a growing global population while reducing greenhouse gas emissions through strategic community and transportation system planning. In addition, panelists will discuss the impacts of climate change on existing transportation infrastructure and the need to incorporate adaptation strategies into long-term planning. Mary Nichols, Chair, California Air Resources Board, Moderator Robert B. Cervero, Professor of City and Regional Planning, UC Berkeley Martha Delgado, Secretary, Mexico City Environmental Protection Agency Karim Wade, Minister of State for International Cooperation, Urban and Regional Planning, Air Transport, and Infrastructure (Senegal) Carlos Colacce, Minister of Regional Planning and Enviornmnet (Uruguay) Miguel Pulido, Mayor, Santa Ana (United States)
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Networking Lunch
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Welcome Plenary
Plenary: Think Globally, Act Locally: Leadership at the Local Level
Cities have a critical role in addressing climate change, since they bear a responsibility for land-use planning, vehicle miles traveled and infrastructure. In fact, cities and urban areas consume 75 percent of the world’s energy and produce up to 75 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions. But cities also can provide key opportunities to reduce emissions. Panelists will discuss innovative strategies and solutions that are used by cities to deliver emission reductions. The speakers also will discuss the challenges facing cities, including adaptation strategies. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, City of Los Angeles (United States) Chair Governor Fauzi Bowo, Jakarta Provincial Government (Indonesia) Mayor David Miller, Toronto (Canada) Sylvie Lemmet, Director, UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economy Christian Guyonvarc’h, Vice President of the Brittany Region and Co-Chair of NRG4SD
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Green Solutions Showcase Open Green Solutions Showcase Reception Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award Ceremony and Reception
Thursday, October 1, 2009
7:30 AM8:30 AM 10:30 AM2:00 PM 7:30 AM9:00 PM 8:00 AM6:00 PM 9:00 AM10:30 AM
Continental Breakfast in Global Pavilion Green Solutions Showcase Open Global Pavilion Open Registration/Information
Plenary: Adaptation to Climate Change
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The world’s most renowned climate experts agree that the globe is warming faster than initially predicted, threatening the basic elements of life for people around the world – access to water, food production, public health, infrastructure, organism diversity, ecosystems, and the environment. Even under the best-case scenarios, hundreds of millions of people could suffer hunger, water shortages and displacement due to coastal flooding as the world warms over the next century. All countries will be affected. The most vulnerable populations, such as the Republic of Maldives and other low-lying areas, most likely will suffer earliest and most. In the United States, trillions of dollars worth of infrastructure are projected to be at risk from climate change. Panelists will discuss the inevitable threats of climate change, the possibility of “climate refugees,” the introduction of new mapping technologies to help communities prepare for climate change, and actions being taken to reduce the risks. Premier Gordon Campbell, British Columbia Yannick Glemarec, Executive Director, United Nations Development Programme Ann Veneman, Executive Director, UNICEF David Waskow, Climate Change Program, Oxfam America (United States) Richard Moss, Vice President and Managing Direction of Climate Change, WWF; Member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Larry Schweiger, President, National Wildlife Federation Stephen Schneider, Melvin and Joan Lane Professor for Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies, Professor, Department of Biology and Senior Fellow, Woods Institute for the Environment Michele de Nevers, Senior Manager, Environmental Department, The World Bank (United States)
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Breakout Sessions:
A. Managing Water Resources in a Changing Climate
Dramatic changes in precipitation, severe drought conditions and reduced snow pack greatly threaten the world’s water supply and its coastal and inland resources and infrastructure. Projected sea level rise this century is expected to threaten agriculture, water supply, flood control and increase the salinity of our rivers. Panelists will discuss water mitigation and adaptation strategies that address the economic, environmental and public health challenges of drought, sea level rise, reduced snow pack and the impact of these challenges through the developed and developing world. Rita Sudman, Executive Director, Water Education Foundation’ Water for People MODERATOR Frank Boeren, Deputy Regional Director South America Office, Oxfam America (United States) 5
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Robert C. Wilkinson, Director, Water Policy Program, UC Santa Barbara (United States) Amy Luers, Environmental Program Director, Google (United States) David Downie, General Manager, Office of Water, Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria (Australia) Berta Pesti, Programme Manager, Hub for Innovative Partnerships, United Nations Development Programme
B. M-R-V: Cornerstone of the Global Carbon Market
Accurate accounting through monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) is the cornerstone of an effective strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Further, reaching a post-2012 climate change agreement will hinge on the trust parties have in one another to carry out their obligations and on their ability to hold one another accountable for doing so. To support this, the Bali Action Plan calls for mitigation that is “measurable, reportable and verifiable.” Harmonizing global standards for MRV is necessary both to ensure comparable actions between countries and to prevent weaker regional standards from reducing the credibility of world carbon markets. Panelists will discuss how to ensure that a “ton of carbon” has the same meaning throughout the world, provide accountability, and link global carbon markets. Diane Wittenberg, Executive Director, The Climate Registry (United States), Moderator Dr. An Feng, Ph.D., Executive Director, China Energy and Climate Registry Reiner Musier, Vice President, APX Inc. (United States) Lynn K. Price, Staff Scientist of the Energy Analysis Department, Environmental Energy Technologies Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (United States) Jennifer Layke, Acting Director, Climate and Energy Program, World Resources Institute Philippe Van de Maele, President of ADEME (French Environment and Energy Management Agency) Dr. Osvaldo Stella, Director of the Climate Change Program, IPAM
C. Opportunities for Industry in a Carbon- Constrained World
Reducing emissions of greenhouse pollutants presents both challenges and opportunities for industries throughout the world. For example, cement, iron, steel and aluminum are globally traded commodities that together account for approximately 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Panelists will explore the economic, trade and implementation issues associated with operating in a carbon-constrained world. Panelists will present a broad array of approaches in a variety of sectors ranging from green buildings to heavy 6
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industry. Potential areas in which future agreement will be pursued include technology transfer, best energy practices, emissions intensity standards and international trade constraints. Steve Howard, CEO, The Climate Group, (United Kingdom) Moderator Yuda Saydun, CEO and President, ClimeCo Corp. (United States) Steve Orava, King and Spaulding LLP (United States) Carl Zichella, Director of Western Renewable Programs, Sierra Club Andrew Winston, President, Winston Eco-Strategies (United States)
D. Moving Goods with Less Carbon
Freight transportation is a significant and growing contributor to global emissions. To effectively reduce greenhouse gases from trucks, railyards, aircraft, ports and ocean going vessels, it is important to recognize the life-cycle impacts of moving both domestic and international goods. Panelists will discuss methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at international, regional and local levels while also striving to maintain and improve goods movement mobility and economies. Worldwide, national and regional initiatives to improve the efficiency of freight transport offer the opportunity to cut carbon and costs simultaneously. The carbon footprint of competing goods can influence consumer and business choices, whether through national policies, environmental ideals, pricing or other motivations. This panel will discuss promising approaches in each of these areas, the impact on economies and the challenges of implementation. Dr. Geraldine Knatz, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles, MODERATOR (United States) Bill Williams, Vice President, Health Safety and Environment, Maersk Inc. Joseph J. Angelo, Deputy Managing Director, International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) Sanjivi Sundar, Professor in Regulatory Studies, The Energy and Resources Institute (India) Dave Pflieger, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Virgin America Marc Juhel, Sector Manager, Transport, Energy, Transport and Water Division World Bank John Kaltenstein, Clean Vessels Program Manager, Friends of the Earth Paul W. Forster, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Business, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Tyrrell Duncan, Director, Transport East Asia and Director, EATC concurrently Practice Leader (Transport) East Asia Department Asian Development Bank (Manila)
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Plenary: Driving Technological Innovation and Economic Growth
Promoting Economic Stimulus through Technology and Climate Leadership Over the next 25 years, worldwide energy demand is projected to increase by 50 percent, and global economic output will double. Addressing climate change while simultaneously providing the ability to sustainably grow economies will require a substantial increase in the pace of technological innovation, cooperation and dissemination. But that won’t happen without bold leadership and a revolution in the development of new low-carbon technologies. This panel of world leaders, entrepreneurs and climate visionaries will discuss how efforts to fight climate change and spur technological development also can drive economic progress. They will discuss successful examples and explore opportunities for increased investment and research. And, they will discuss the important role that states and subnational jurisdictions can play in creating a new generation of partnerships to develop and bring to market the next generation of climate-friendly technologies. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California (United States) Governor Jim Doyle, Wisconsin (United States) Michael Rea, COO, Carbon Trust David Cush, CEO, Virgin America Admiral Dennis McGinn, National Security Strategist, US Navy, Retired (United States)
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Keynote Address Breakout Sessions: A. Economic Development and Green Collar Jobs
The transition to a low-carbon future will be a catalyst for the creation of thousands of new businesses and millions of green jobs for global economic revival. These businesses and jobs can serve as an engine for sustainable economic development worldwide. This workshop will focus on the employment and economic development opportunities and challenges associated with this transition. Panelists from a variety of perspectives will explore strategies to maximize climate policy, sustainable economic growth, and job development, while maintaining capital investment in these new business technologies. Stefan Heck, Director, Global CleanTech Practice, McKinsey and Company 8
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Rainer Aringhoff, President, Solar Millennium Hilary French, Programme Officer, Regional office for North America, United Nations Environmental Programme Carl Zichella, Director of Western Renewable Programs, Sierra Club (United States) Peter Beattie, Trade Commissioner to North and South America, Queensland (Australia) Gaurav Gupta, Director, The Climate Project (India)
B. Youth Leadership: Influencing Change Today and Tomorrow
Today’s youth will be directly impacted by the decisions made by world leaders. Knowing that, youth are actively engaged in the climate change discussion and are positioning themselves at the forefront of future environmental policies. Panelists will discuss how to leverage youth activism and increase understanding of climate change across the globe. The panel will delve into the spectrum of youth leadership to show what pre-teens, college students, and youth oriented programs and businesses are doing to elevate the importance of taking immediate action to curb the impacts of climate change. Panelists will discuss challenges, present and future solutions, and subnational perspectives as we encourage sustainable behaviors today for green career paths in the future. Alec Loorz, Youth Advisor, ACE Alexis Ringwald, Co-Founder, Indian Youth Climate Network Michael Cox, Chairman, California Student Sustainability Coalition Margaret Koli, UNDEP, Tunza Youth Advisory Council, Keyna Africa Jason Bade, Deputy Director, Green Youth Alliance Bhuwan K.C., General Secretary, Youth Engagement in Sustainability (Nepal) Yinghan Ding, International Climate Champion British Council – China Hamilton College (United States) Rangel Artur de Almeida Mohedano, Coordinator of Youth and Enviornment Program in the National Coordination of Enviorment Education, Ministry of Education ( Brazil)
C. Climate Implications for the World’s Oceans
Climate change is having profound impacts on ocean waters and coastlines throughout the world. Studies demonstrate that both natural and cultural resources, and the economies that they support, are at risk. Impacts range from rising sea levels, increasing water temperatures, and increasing acidification that is corrosive to shell forming organisms like corals. Even to the casual observer, it 9
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is clear that we must develop and implement strategies to adapt to these changes. Although efforts are underway to slow the global pace of climate change, significant impacts are still expected to occur. Speakers will discuss the implications of climate change to the world’s oceans and how these impacts will put our people and economies at risk. They will introduce a range of innovative strategies for coastal states and nations that will allow us to adapt to the changes that have already begun and will continue to intensify over the coming century. Pete Grannis, New York Commissioner on Oceans (United States) Chair Governor Sinyo Harry Sarundajang, Province of North Sulawesi, Indonesia Jim Ayers, Vice President, Oceana Tony Haymet, Director, Scripps Institution of Oceanography (United States)
D. Energy Strategies for the New Green Economy
Energy use is a primary source of greenhouse gas emissions in each of the world’s major emitting nations, and represents one of the greatest opportunities for significant consumer savings. Promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy resources could mean reduced costs for consumers and reduced operating expenses for business. This panel will assemble technical, business, and policy experts to discuss both strategies and successful examples of projects and programs to develop energy solutions for a green economy. Panelists will discuss a comprehensive range of energy strategies from green buildings to an innovative “green bank” approach to help finance the transition to a low-carbon economy. Governor M. Jodi Rell, Connecticut (United States) Chair Georgina Kessel Martinez, Minister for Energy (Mexico) Michael W. Allman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sempra Generation (United States) Carl Pope, Executive Director, Sierra Club (United States) Zhou Dadi, Former Director, Energy Research Institute, NDRC (China) Michael Ahearn, CEO, First Solar (United States) Paul Polizzotto, CEO, EcoMedia (United States) Dr. Sebastian Carney, University of Manchester Lena Ek, Member of EU Parliment
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Friday, October 2, 2009
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Continental Breakfast in Global Pavilion Global Pavilion Open Green Solutions Showcase Open
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Plenary: National and Subnational Cooperation: Paving the Way
Combating climate change will require collaboration and action at all levels of government. According to UNDP, subnational governments can influence 50 to 80 percent of mitigation and most adaptation initiatives. By working together we can realize the economic and environmental benefits of transitioning to a more sustainable energy future. To avoid the most catastrophic impacts, all levels of government must act immediately to curb emissions. This panel will showcase the leadership of progressive subnational governments and the necessary partnerships with federal governments to maximize positive outcomes. Subnational governments can serve as the incubators of the innovation needed to meet national goals. By working together national and subnational government efforts can support one another, foster local action, realize unique environmental and economic benefits, and provide creative examples of success. Governor M. Jodi Rell, Connecticut (United States) Governor Jennifer Granholm, Michigan Governor David Patterson, New York Governor Jim Doyle, Wisconsin Premier Gary Doer, Manitoba (Canada)
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A. Engaging the developing world in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions requires innovative incentives to encourage and make low-carbon growth possible. Accelerating the development of a low-carbon future could begin by establishing low-carbon zones (LCZs) in developing countries at the subnational level. With national government support, LCZs could serve as developing countries’ laboratories for green innovation by exploring and demonstrating strategies for achieving low-carbon growth, including sectoral 11
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crediting for emissions reductions going beyond existing targets. Speakers will discuss how LCZs can help build capacity for national policies and programs. Terry Tamminen, Partner, Pegasus Sustainable Century (United States) Dr. Fuqiang Yang, WWF International, The China Sustainable Energy Program (China) Peter Cook, Senior Investor, The World Bank International Finance Corporation Robert Jones, Chairman, Clean Tech Forum, Beijing, Am Cham Gerald Page, Managing Director, Equinox Carbon Equities, LLC Christophe Nuttall, UNDP Director, Hub for Innovative Partnerships
B. Forestry Solutions: Protecting the Lungs of Our Planet
Deforestation and degradation of forest productivity account for nearly a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. Forest lands provide the world with food, wood products, energy, habitat and overall sustenance for many communities worldwide. This panel will discuss progress on reducing emissions from deforestation and land degradation (REDD) at the subnational level. Panelists will discuss the progress on the 2008 forestry MOU signed by 9 states in the U.S., Indonesia, and Brazil, which represent more than 50 percent of the world’s forests. Particular attention will be paid to how existing state REDD programs can and are helping build capacity within countries to inform national and international climate change policy efforts. Governor Jim Doyle, Wisconsin (United States) Governor Yusuf Irwandi, , Province of Aceh (Indonesia) Governor Arnobio Marques de Almeida Junior, Governador do Estado do Acre (Brazil) Governor Blairo Maggi, State of Mato Grosso (Brazil) Governor Ana Julia Carepa, State of Para (Brazil) Governor Antonio Bragga, State of Amazonas (Brazil) Bill Ginn, Chief Conservation Officer, The Nature Conservancy Manoel Cunha, President, National Council of Rubber Tappers Russell A. Mittermeier, President, Conservation International
C. Future Passenger Vehicle
Passenger vehicles make up about 20% of greenhouse gas pollutants in most developed nations. In emerging economies, the percentage of vehicle emissions is fast rising, a non-sustainable trend if we are to protect the planet from climate change. Reducing passenger vehicle emissions will require a transformation away from the gasoline internal combustion engine to electric drive vehicles that use low carbon fuels. The technologies that may meet this challenge include plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell 12
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vehicles. This transformation in passenger vehicles will be challenging but also will provide great opportunities around the world, including stabilization of the transportation fuels marketplace and good jobs. The panel will focus on the importance of subnational efforts and cooperation with the federal government in the passenger vehicle sector. Steve Chester, Director, Department of Environmental Quality, Michigan (Untied States) Chair Governor Jennifer Granholm, Michigan John Gerretsen, Minister of the Environment, Province of Ontario Dr. He Kebin, Dean, Graduate School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University (China) Gina McCarthy, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation, United States Environmental Protection Agency
D. Agriculture: Feeding the World and Fighting Climate Change
Climate change impacts such as variations in temperature, rainfall patterns, and increasing weather variability can contribute to unpredictable harvests – substantially increasing the risks to food security and affordability worldwide. Ensuring basic sustenance and addressing climate change are intrinsically interrelated. A healthy global agricultural sector through investments and incentives in sustainable farming has the opportunity to simultaneously increase agricultural productivity, increase food security and combat climate change. This panel will identify and explore the existing barriers, opportunities, and policies to maximize agriculture’s ability to simultaneously adapt to a changing climate and meet global nutrition needs. Ann Veneman, Executive Director, UNICEF, MODERATOR Nikolaus Berlakovich, Federal Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management (Austria) Daniel Dooley, Vice President, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (United States) John Hickman, Director of Renewable Energy & Life Sciences, John Deere
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Lunch & Entertainment Plenary: Building upon Subnational Leadership on the Road to Copenhagen
Limiting global temperature rise to two degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, as called for by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, is an immense and urgent challenge that will require an unprecedented level of collaboration and 13
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cooperation among all levels of government around the world. As nations prepare for the United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen, it is critical that they recognize the roles of subnational leaders in achieving this goal. States, provinces, and local governments are innovators, drivers and implementers of climate change policies. The experience and expertise of subnational governments is essential to support and inform national governments and the complex international negotiations. Thanks to language submissions by several national governments and the leadership of subnational leaders and networks, all major areas of the current negotiating text for Copenhagen identify key roles for subnational governments in achieving a global climate solution. What does this recognition mean for the agreement, and how can we continue to strengthen subnational cooperation between developed and developing countries? Olav Kjorven, Assistant Secretary- General. United Nations, Chair Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California (United States) Premier Jean Charest, Quebec (Canada) Khalid Malik, UN Resident Coordinator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, Director General, TERI Habitat Place (India) Amy Fraenkel, Director and Regional Representative, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Jane Davidson, First Minister of Wales and co-chair, Network of Regional Governments for Sustainable Development (Nrg4SD) Cherif Rahmani, Minister, Algeria (Head of African Group for UNFCCC)
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