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The Climate Leaders Summit 2010

The Climate Leaders Summit 2010, held on the sidelines of COP16 in Cancun, highlighted initiatives and actions leaders are taking to bring about a clean industrial revolution – one that will create economic growth, jobs and secure a smarter, more prosperous future for all.

Members of The Climate Group’s international alliance of business, cities, states and regions showcased their roles in the Clean Revolution. This year’s Climate Leaders Summit had a special focus on sub-national government leadership and action in China.

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COP16 Media Coverage

The New York Times, November 5, 2010: Climate Panel Offers Ways to Raise Cash to Cope >>

The Guardian, December 7, 2010: China on path to redemption in Cancun >>

The Australian, December 7, 2010: Think globally, act locally? States already are >>

Xinhua, December 7, 2010: China displays low-carbon efforts at special event in Cancun >>

BusinessGreen, December 8, 2010: States and cities sign up to new Cancun climate commitment >>

Bloomberg, December 8, 2010: UN's Envoys May Consider a Two-Year Kyoto Extension, Climate Group Says >>

China Daily, December 8, 2010: In one poor county, working against climate change is costly >>

Euractiv, December 13, 2010: Modest steps in Cancun keep UN climate process alive >>

Reuters/GreenBiz, December 13, 2010: The Green Business Verdict on the Cancun Agreements >>