Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now Launch Event

The UNFCCC secretariat launched a new pillar under its Momentum for Change initiative called Climate Neutral Now. This new pillar will inspire and catalyze accelerated action on climate change by shining light on the broad-ranging climate actions that are already achieving impacts on the ground.

This launch event showcased announcements of recent commitments to Climate Neutral Now by a variety of high-level stakeholders: senior government officials, corporate leaders, civil society representatives and engaged individuals.

Moderator:

• Isa Soares, Correspondent and Anchor, CNN International

Speakers:

• Vidar Helgesen, Minister of Environment, Government of Norway
• Harry Verhaar, Head of Global Public & Government Affairs, Philips Lighting
• Tamara DiCaprio, Director of Environmental Sustainability, Microsoft
• Lila Karbassi-Zadeh, Head of Environment and Climate at the United Nations Global Compact
• Jouni Keronen, Storm Warning Board Member and Executive Director of Climate Leadership Council