Global Climate Action Summit
What: The Global Climate Action Summit will showcase the actions states and regions, cities, companies, investors and civil society have taken already to reduce their emissions; secure bold commitments to do even more, show that decarbonization; job generation and resilient economic growth go hand-in-hand and galvanize a global movement for climate action that leaves no one behind.
When & Where: The Summit will take place from 12-14 September, 2018 at Moscone Center South in San Francisco, California.
Topics to Address: Planning for Healthy Energy Systems, Inclusive Economic Growth, Sustainable Communities, Land and Ocean Stewardship and Transformative Climate Investments.
Who & Why: State and local leaders to businesses, investors, scientists, students and nonprofits are critical agents who can not only help unleash the opportunities from climate action but catalyze the world’s Presidents and Prime Ministers to go further and faster too.
San Francisco and Beyond
People everywhere are encouraged to participate in the hundreds of affiliate events taking place in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout the world during the week of September 10-14th, including climate action panels, workshops, tours, exhibits and other special events.
View the Affiliate Calendar of Events
From September 12-14, you can virtually attend the Summit by streaming it live on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. In person, Summit attendance for the plenary and other high-level sessions is by invitation and will require accreditation. If you represent an organization ready to make a major climate commitment at the Summit, please send details about that proposed announcement by clicking here.
The Global Climate Action Summit is also committed to reducing the environmental impact of the Summit event itself. To see how the Summit looks to meet or exceed international sustainability standards for large events, please click here.
Grassroots Leadership and Training
The Global Climate Action Summit is preceded by RISE for Climate, Jobs and Justice on September 8th and 9th with events around the country and around the world. How to Participate.
Training Sessions are still available.