Mayor Eric Garcetti announced he will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP21, in Paris next month.
As one of 13 members of the Steering Committee of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Mayor Garcetti will participate in meetings on December 3-4, including the C40 Awards and the Climate Summit for Local Leaders co-hosted by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change Michael Bloomberg.
“It is critical to show the world how cities are leading the way in combating climate change,” said Mayor Garcetti, who hosted the first-ever U.S.-China Climate Leaders Summit in September. “Recent events have only reaffirmed my resolve and desire to stand with Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo as she hosts leaders from around the world. I am proud to join former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and my fellow mayors for this historic summit.”
Mayor Garcetti continued, “As Mayors, it is our mandate to create more livable cities, but it is our calling to create a more livable world.”
Details on Mayor Garcetti’s agenda to follow.
