Jonathan Pershing, John Goldstein & Michael Northrup Discuss the Implications of the U.S. Withdrawal of Support from the UNFCCC
Friday, June 30th, 2017
11:00am - 12:00pm PT
2:00pm - 3:00pm ET
On June 1, 2017 the World was notified of the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw support for the UNFCCC and to broker a re-negotiation of U.S. participation. The Paris agreement is a historic global treaty signed by 195 Parties and ratified by 146 countries, plus the European Union. The UNFCCC declined the U.S. request to re-structure the terms of the Treaty stating that, 'The Paris Agreement is aimed at reducing risk to economies and lives everywhere, while building the foundation for a more prosperous, secure and sustainable world. It enjoys profound credibility, as it was forged by all nations and is supported by a growing wave of business, investors, cities, states, regions and citizens. We are committed to continue working with all governments and partners in their efforts to fast forward climate action at global and national levels.”
In the absence of U.S. leadership, U.S. sub-national governments, business, investment firms, and academic institutions have stepped forward to re-affirm a commitment to The Paris Accord and support for UNFCCC programs. States, municipalities, and business leaders have united behind the #wearestillin banner to express their commitment to meet the UNFCCC targets despite the lack of a federal commitment. So what does all this really mean for future progress on climate change and how do investors find the way forward?
Join us for discussion with Jonathan Pershing, Program Director, Environment at the Hewlett Foundation and former U.S. lead negotiator in the UNFCCC and John Goldstein, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and co-founder, Imprint Capital Advisors and Michael Northrup of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. They will explore the immediate outcomes of the U.S. decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord and share their insights about the political and economic implications going forward.
SPEAKERS TO INCLUDE
Jonathan Pershing, Program Director, Environment at the Hewlett Foundation and former Special Envoy for Climate Change at the State Department and lead negotiator for the U.S. at the UNFCCC
John Goldstein, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management
MODERATED BY
Michael Northrup, Program Director, Sustainable Development, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund THIS WEBINAR IS FOR MEMBERS ONLY
If you have any questions, please contact:
Mark Allegrini
Climate Solutions Collaborative Program Manager, Confluence Philanthropy
06/30/17 2:00pm — 3:30pm
Jonathan Pershing, John Goldstein & Michael Northrup Discuss the Implications of the U.S. Withdrawal of Support from the UNFCCC
Friday, June 30th, 2017
11:00am - 12:00pm PT
2:00pm - 3:00pm ET
On June 1, 2017 the World was notified of the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw support for the UNFCCC and to broker a re-negotiation of U.S. participation. The Paris agreement is a historic global treaty signed by 195 Parties and ratified by 146 countries, plus the European Union. The UNFCCC declined the U.S. request to re-structure the terms of the Treaty stating that, 'The Paris Agreement is aimed at reducing risk to economies and lives everywhere, while building the foundation for a more prosperous, secure and sustainable world. It enjoys profound credibility, as it was forged by all nations and is supported by a growing wave of business, investors, cities, states, regions and citizens. We are committed to continue working with all governments and partners in their efforts to fast forward climate action at global and national levels.”
In the absence of U.S. leadership, U.S. sub-national governments, business, investment firms, and academic institutions have stepped forward to re-affirm a commitment to The Paris Accord and support for UNFCCC programs. States, municipalities, and business leaders have united behind the #wearestillin banner to express their commitment to meet the UNFCCC targets despite the lack of a federal commitment. So what does all this really mean for future progress on climate change and how do investors find the way forward?
Join us for discussion with Jonathan Pershing, Program Director, Environment at the Hewlett Foundation and former U.S. lead negotiator in the UNFCCC and John Goldstein, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and co-founder, Imprint Capital Advisors and Michael Northrup of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. They will explore the immediate outcomes of the U.S. decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord and share their insights about the political and economic implications going forward.
SPEAKERS TO INCLUDE
Jonathan Pershing, Program Director, Environment at the Hewlett Foundation and former Special Envoy for Climate Change at the State Department and lead negotiator for the U.S. at the UNFCCC
John Goldstein, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management
MODERATED BY
Michael Northrup, Program Director, Sustainable Development, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund THIS WEBINAR IS FOR MEMBERS ONLY
If you have any questions, please contact:
Mark Allegrini
Climate Solutions Collaborative Program Manager, Confluence Philanthropy