Climate Action 2016

Climate change is the defining issue of our age. Following the adoption and signing of the landmark Paris Agreement, our immediate global challenge lies in sustaining the momentum and political will that made the agreement possible. The Climate Action 2016 multi-stakeholder summit will take place two weeks after the signing ceremony of the Paris Agreement, and eight months after the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals by all the governments. The summit will serve to strengthen the multi-stakeholder approach to climate action. Effective climate action will require collaboration from a variety of actors. The Climate Action 2016 summit will engage approximately 700 participants representing leaders from government, business, finance, academia, philanthropy and civil society.

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The Climate Action 2016 multi­stakeholder summit took place on 5­6 May in Washington D.C. The summit brought together over 700 leaders from government, business, finance, civil society, philanthropy, international institutions, as well as scientific and academic communities, to inject further momentum and coherence into the evolving multi­stakeholder climate action process in advance of COP22 in Marrakesh.

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Recalling that just two weeks ago, 175 countries came to the United Nations to sign the historic Paris Agreement on climate change, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said it is time to take climate action to the next level.

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150+ Companies Commit to Science-Based Climate Targets

More than 150 companies are now committed to emissions-reduction targets that align with the effort to limit global warming to "well below" 2 degrees Celsius.

Businesses take #ClimateAction.

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Global, local leaders vow hard work against temperature rise

WASHINGTON (AP) — International leaders and local officials on Thursday pledged to work hard to stem the rise of global temperatures by investing in public transportation and electric cars, planting trees and switching to solar energy. Ban called on cities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and on companies to invest in green technologies with the goal or cooling the planet and ensuring cleaner air and better health. Earlier, the mayors of major cities around the world announced a program to share their knowledge and know-how to fight hotter temperatures, air pollution and other effects of climate change.

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Renewable energy is at a tipping point — let's push it

It's the first time in history that investments in renewables are bigger than for old-school, fossil-fuel energy.

We Mean Business discusses renewable energy at the Climate Action 2015 summit in Washington, DC.

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Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at Climate Action 2016, in Washington, D.C., today: It is a great pleasure to be with yo

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The world is moving on the Paris Accord — but not fast enough

Leaders from the Compact of Mayors to We Mean Business sounded the alarm at the Climate Action Summit in Washington.

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The Paris Agreement to globally address climate change should enter into effect in 2017

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Plans for coal-fired power in Asia are 'disaster for planet' warns World Bank

Experts have offered stark warnings that proposed power plants in India, China, Vietnam and Indonesia would blow Paris climate deal if they move ahead

The Guardian (5/6) covered the two-day Climate Action 2016 Summit in Washington, DC, where World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said plans to build hundreds of coal-fired power plants in Asia over the next 20 years would be disastrous for the planet.

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Climate Action 2016: Leaders Prepare to Tackle Climate Change - CASEnergy Coalition

“Today, we have an unprecedented political commitment to tackle climate change. We cannot afford to lose momentum, because with each passing day, the climate challenge grows.” — Jim Yong Kim, President, World Bank Group Following the Paris Agreement signing, more … Continued

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Why outgoing U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon was willing to bet big on a climate change deal

"The discussions on whether climate change is happening or not are over," Ban Ki-Moon said.

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'Time to take it to the next level': Call to accelerate action on climate change

United Nations Secretary-General tells gathering in Washington must accelerate the speed, scope and scale of its response to climate change.

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Florida Mayors Rush To Prepare For Rising Seas

Florida is not known for its climate action, but these mayors are trying to change that.

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Gore on climate change: ‘We’re going to win this’

Gore praised the expansion of renewable energy on Thursday.

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Governments, Business Leaders Urge Action on Climate Change

Two-day summit in Washington brings together more than 700 corporate executives, government officials, academics and philanthropists to talk about global warming, fossil fuels and hope