Minister McKenna travels to New York City for meetings on climate action, clean-growth finance, and ocean health
OTTAWA, Feb. 20, 2018 /CNW/ - Canada and the U.S. enjoy one of the closest relationships between any two countries in the world, and we know that, by working together, we can take on the global challenge of climate change, including by cooperating with the U.S.' states, cities, and stakeholders.
Minister McKenna will visit New York City, on February 20 and 21, 2018, to engage business leaders, United Nations officials, and students, in discussions to advance joint action on climate change and clean growth between Canada and the U.S. and to advance Canada's G7 priority on climate change, oceans, and clean energy.
During her visit, Minister McKenna will meet with New York City's Chief Resilience Officer and Senior Director of Climate Policy and Programs, Dan Zarrilli, to discuss the city's efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts, such as rising sea levels.
The Minister will also meet with the President of New York Green Bank, Alfred Griffin, and officials from the Connecticut Green Bank to discuss the economic benefits of climate solutions.
Minister McKenna will engage with UN Special Envoy for Oceans, Peter Thomson, and UN ambassadors from African coastal states and small island developing states to discuss the health of oceans, climate change, and clean energy, as part of Canada's G7 presidency.
As part of her Climate Campus tour, Minister McKenna will be taking part in a student town hall at Columbia University to discuss Canada's leadership and climate action at home and abroad and to hear from students about clean solutions to tackle climate change. The event will be streamed live on Columbia University's website, on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, starting at 1 p.m. (EST). http://energypolicy.columbia.edu/livestream
Quotes
"We can already see the impacts of climate change on our cities, oceans, and economies. But by working together?in the U.S., Canada, and around the world?we can prevent these impacts and grasp the enormous opportunities. Today, innovations in clean-technology solutions on both sides of the border are protecting our environment and strengthening our economies?and Canada is committed to accelerating these transformations."
? Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Quick Facts
- The U.S. is the largest export market for all of Canada?representing more than 80 percent of all clean-technology exports.
- There are 5 500 Canadian-owned businesses in the U.S., with more than 26 000 locations that provide nearly 900 000 jobs.
- As part of our Oceans Protection Plan, Canada has committed $1.5 billion to improve marine safety and responsible shipping, protect Canada's marine environment, and offer new possibilities for Indigenous and coastal communities.
- Canada has committed $2.65 billion, by 2020, to help developing countries transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient economies, including
- $300 million to the Green Climate Fund to support the poorest and most vulnerable countries in fighting the adverse effects of climate change?including the least developed countries, small island developing states, and African states?as well as in mobilizing private?sector resources for climate-friendly investments.
- $60 million to the G7 Climate Risk Insurance Initiative. This amount includes $10 million to the World Meteorological Organization to support better early-warning systems in the most vulnerable communities.
Associated Links
- Canada and United States relations
- Canada's climate finance support for developing countries
- Oceans Protection Plan
Environment and Climate Change Canada's Twitter page
Environment and Natural Resources in Canada's Facebook page
SOURCE Environment and Climate Change Canada
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