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