It’s Getting Hot In Here

From May 14 – May 17, 2007, leaders of municipal governments and international businesses from over thirty world cities will convene in New York City for the second C40 Large Cities Climate Summit. No one person really seems to be manning the event, so it may turn out to be a little bit unorganized, but there seems to be some interesting plenary sessions, including these two:

Plenary 1—The Economic Case for Climate Action
This opening plenary will focus on the broad themes of the summit, including the threat and costs associated with climate change and the benefits to business and the economy that can result from taking action now. Examples from cities and businesses will show how taking action on climate change can lead to new business opportunities, cost savings through efficiency gains, procurement benefits, and job creation.

Plenary 2 – The Business of Climate Change: Job Creation and Development
This plenary will focus on climate-friendly economic development strategies and their impact on city job markets and the growth of developing economies. The session will answer the following questions: How can cities take up the challenge of climate change mitigation and adaptation, remain competitive, and achieve economic growth? What can be done to position climate innovation at the heart of job creation? How can city-related green procurement create new jobs?