New York, NY — What is Climate Week, who is behind it and what do they hope to achieve?

The organizers of Climate Week NYºC have a prepared this FAQ about this year’s event:

What is Climate Week NYºC 2010?

Climate Week NYºC is an annual global forum to mobilize an international public-private response to climate change. 

This year, Climate Week NYºC 2010 represents a series of high-profile events in New York City exploring how greater dialogue between governments and business on low carbon policies, game-changing technologies and public and private finance can help:
•    Halve global emissions by 2050
•    Increase energy security
•    Unlock a clean industrial revolution that will secure jobs and economic growth around the world
•    Secure clean energy access for all

Who is behind Climate Week NYºC?

For the second year, Climate Week NYºC represents a unique partnership between The Climate Group (secretariat), the United Nations, the UN Foundation, the city of New York and the Carbon Disclosure Project. Climate Week events will be held with the support of The New York Public Library and The New York Academy of Science.

Swiss Re is the founding sponsor of Climate Week NYºC 2010 and HSBC is strategic sponsor. Other supporting sponsors include the Global CCS Institute, Dutch Postcode Lottery and Edelman.

The Climate Group -- an international NGO working with business and government leaders on climate change -- leads the week’s activities and acts as secretariat for other Climate Week NYºC partner and affiliate collaborations. The result is a diverse series of high-level meetings, panel discussions, cultural events and public engagements to address and underscore the urgency for action on climate change.

What is the theme of Climate Week NYºC 2010?

The theme of this year’s opening ceremony will ask how the global markets for key low carbon technologies can be unleashed --  from LED lighting, smart grids and electric vehicles to carbon capture and storage and renewable energy. The session also will consider what government policies and public-private partnerships are required to unlock the necessary finance to kickstart a clean industrial revolution.

Our coalition of international government and business leaders suggests a clean industrial revolution is not only possible but is already underway. 

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