Events on Tuesday Sep 22
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Secretary General's Summit on Climate Change
All day | United Nations Headquarters -3 United Nations PlazaNew York, NYBy Invitation Only |
The Secretary-General will host an all-day high-level event on climate change for Heads of State and Government, one day before the opening of the general debate of the sixty-fourth session of the General Assembly.
For more information, visit http://www.un.org/climatechange/
Media launch of The Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change
8am | United Nations Headquarters -3 United Nations Plaza Room S-226New York, NYBy Invitation Only, Open to the Press |
The Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change is the definitive progressive statement from the international business community ahead of the UN climate conference. It has already secured the support of over 500 companies, from US, EU, Japan, Australia and Canada, to Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, ranging from the world’s largest companies and best known brands, to Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs).
CEOs from across the world will make the business case for an ambitious, robust, effective and equitable UN climate framework and offers a progressive global consensus on the shape of an agreement.
For UN press credentials and media arrangements during the Summit on Climate Change and the 64th General Assembly please go to
www.un.org/media/accreditation/events.htm.For more information, visit http://www.copenhagencommunique.com
Urban Green Expo
2-day event, 8am-5pm | Metropolitan Pavilion at the Altman Building -125 West 18th StreetNew York, NY, 10011Registration Fee |
The Urban Green Expo is set to be the Northeast region’s premier educational green building conference and trade expo. The event will explore the opportunities and challenges of the sustainability movement with a focus on those topics of most pressing concern to the densely developed Northeast region, including: retrofitting of existing buildings, integrated design, passive systems, storm water control, and the built environment as an urban eco-system. The program will feature a keynote address by a pioneer of the sustainability movement, an impressive roster of speakers from industry, and more than 20 individual educational sessions, off-site tours, and LEED Workshops.
This event is hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council of New York.
For more information, visit http://www.urbangreenexpo.com
UN Leadership Forum on Climate Change
10:30am-3:00pm | United Nations Headquarters -3 United Nations PlazaNew York, NYBy Invitation Only |
As an integral part of the Secretary-General's Summit on Climate Change, this luncheon will bring together representatives of Governments, Business, Civil Society and the United Nations to discuss how to build positive momentum for climate negotiations and how business can be part of the solution.
The Forum provides a unique opportunity for the private sector to make the case to Heads of State and Government that business has a strong interest in the negotiation of a balanced and effective United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen this December. Such a message from business can instill confidence and foster political will to “Seal the Deal!”
At the Forum, business and civil society will demonstrate support for a Copenhagen deal by showing actions already taken to move to a low-carbon economy and making new commitments – individually and in partnership with the UN – to scale up efforts. Through interactive discussions, leaders will identify best corporate practices, exemplary collective action and innovative solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation, specifically in the areas of: (i) food security; (ii) energy solutions; (iii) water security; (iv) sustainable enterprises and decent work; (v) financing; and (vi) disaster preparedness and risk reduction.
For more information, visit http://www.unglobalcompact.org/Issues/Business_Partnerships/Private_Sector_Forum...
PSIDS High-Level Event
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President Marcus Stephen of Nauru, in his capacity as chair of the Pacific Small Island Developing States, will host an event for other heads of state and government dignitaries in recognition of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. The President’s welcome address will be followed by special guest speakers, who will highlight the human impacts of climate change. During the event, a slideshow displaying photos of the people of the Pacific, their islands, and their environment will run on displays throughout the room.
For press inquires and credentials contact:
Mark Jariabka, 646- 460-0677 mark.jariabka@islandsfirst.org
For more information, visit http://www.islandsfirst.org, http://www.suncomeup.com
Seal a Just Deal: The MDG Path to a Climate Change Solution
3pm-4pm | New York Helmsley Hotel -212 East 42nd Street Turtle Bay Room, 3rd FloorNew York, NYOpen to the Public |
The United Nations Millennium Campaign is creating a unique platform for dialogue with two of the most influential Environment Ministers from Asia (Indonesia) and Africa (Nigeria) on how the Millennium Development Goals can help "seal a just deal" by bridging the gap between poverty and climate change, from the perspective of the poor in general and women in particular.
The latest publication from the Millennium Campaign on this subject will be launched by the Spanish Secretary of State for Development Cooperation. Copies will be available at the event.
Please RSVP to Dalita Balassanian dalita.balassanian@undp.orgFor more information, visit http://www.endpoverty2015.org
UN Tour of New York’s First Solar Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station
3:30pm–4:15pm | Solar Charging Station -64 Degraw StreetBrooklyn, NYBy Invitation Only |
Beautiful Earth Group, a New York-based utility scale renewable energy developer, will host a preview tour and reception for UN Delegates at the first Solar Powered Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station in New York.
This zero emissions station charges EV’s entirely from solar power and is designed to be constructed inexpensively from widely available materials. The charging station is fully modular, reusable, recyclable, and ideal for numerous off-grid applications. Following the opening, Beautiful Earth will make detailed plans for the charging station publicly available at no cost via the internet.
For more information, visit www.beautifulearthgroup.com.
New York Pre-launch of the Carbon Offsetting Trends Report 2009
4pm-6:30pm | Baker & McKenzie LLP -1114 Avenue of the AmericasNew York, NYBy RSVP |EcoSecurities, Baker McKenzie LLP and ClimateBiz announce the findings of the Carbon Offsetting Trends report 2009.
Find out what more than 275 leading multinational organisations are doing in terms of their carbon management strategies. Building on the previous year's findings, this quantitative research study has been compiled into a comprehensive report providing insight and information regarding the carbon management strategies companies are deploying and what impact the economic and legislative situation may have had.
This interactive panel debate will examine the report findings in more detail comparing North American trends with other regional variations. In addition panellists will also be on hand to provide advice and assistance in helping organizations transition to a low carbon economy.To reserve your place at this forth coming event please RSVP to marketing@ecosecurities.com
Eco-Entrepreneur Showcase for Climate Change
5:30-8:30pm | Slattery's Midtown Pub -8 East 36th Street #3New York, NY, 10016-3329Open to the public; RSVP and admission fee required |
Meet the entrepreneurs who are pioneering the technologies of the low carbon economy and the investors who are financing the innovations that will help fight climate change. Learn how Cleantech entrepreneurship and investment across the spectrum of wind, solar, agriculture and energy storage and efficiency is fueling development of game-changing ways to deliver clean power and reduce greenhouse gases. The program will feature 1.) a keynote address by a leading Venture Capitalist funding smart grid technologies and systems; 2.) a presentation by the developer of a Web-based service which provides the missing link between green builders and building intelligence providers by delivering the ability to monitor and control energy use, carbon emissions and water in new and older buildings; and 3.) the startup pitches of local eco-entrepreneurs who are helping New York realize the economic opportunities in going green.
This event is hosted by StartupAlpha.com; Cost: $12 (in advance), $20 (at the door); for more information and to RSVP (required), visit www.startupalpha.com/nycclimateweek.html.
Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes: 10-Year Anniversary Celebration
5:30 pm–8:30pm | American Museum of Natural History -79 Street And Central Park West Weston Pavilion EntranceNew York, NYBy Invitation Only |
This celebratory event commemorates the 10-year anniversary of the launch of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. The evening will include cocktails, a networking dinner and remarks from the three partners—Dow Jones Indexes, SAM and STOXX—as well as from Dr. Richard L. Sandor, Chairman and Founder of the Chicago Climate Exchange. Please join us for a thought-provoking evening of stimulating conversation with leaders in the sustainability investment community.
For more information, visit http://www.sustainability-index.com
New York City’s Built Environment; Opportunities, Incentives, and the Carbon Challenge
6pm | NYC ACRE -160 Varick Street 12th FloorNew York, NY, 10013By Invitation Only |
With 950,000 buildings, New York City is defined by its skyline. However, approximately 80% of greenhouse gas emissions in the City come from buildings. Coupled with increasing needs to adapt to a carbon-constrained world, solutions that address the reduction of emissions from city buildings become more critical.
Hosted at NYU-Poly’s New York City Accelerator for a Clean and Renewable Economy (NYC ACRE), attendees will engage with representatives from NYSERDA, the NYC Economic Development Corporation’s Green Sector Group, and Ecological, a start-up business turning sustainability into a profit center. Learn how evolving opportunities, energy efficiency incentives, and auditing solutions are impacting the way New York City approaches energy management in it’s most iconic form; the built environment.
For more information, visit http://www.poly.edu, http://www.nycacre.com, http://www.nycedc.com/green
