2016 was in some respects a stellar year for global progress on climate change with the rapid entry into force of the Paris Agreement in November, ICAO’s commitment to take action to reduce emissions from civil aviation and international agreement being reached on the phase down of HFCs.
While progress was made, there were also setbacks. US election results put into question the commitment of the world’s second largest emitter. Many countries continue to invest in long term fossil fuel projects despite the Paris Agreement.
CIGI experts on global politics, global economy and international law will discuss how to advance global climate action in 2017 and beyond.
*This public event will be preceded by a private, half day roundtable with experts from governmental, academic, and private sectors.
