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About The Climate Group

The Climate Group is an independent non-profit organization working with leading companies, states and cities around the world to show that cutting carbon makes good sense not just for the environment, but for jobs and economic growth. Since 2004, we have been bringing together some of the world's biggest companies and the most influential leaders in government. Through our global network, and through our public and private sector partnerships we get these leaders talking and sharing ideas on the game-changing policies, financing and technologies we need to tackle climate change and unlock a clean industrial revolution.


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 >>

COP16 Press Releases

6 December, 2010: ‘China Day’ at the Climate Leaders Summit   (English)

7 December, 2010: Cancun ‘Can Do’: Governments representing 15% of global GDP report real climate action   (English)   (Spanish)

COP16 Press Contacts