The United Nations will host the most high-profile summit on climate change since the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement from 21 to 23 September this year. The event, which will be held in New York, is designed to encourage countries to increase their pledges under the Paris deal. But it has also been criticised for being too focused on a single issue and not enough on other pressing issues such as poverty reduction or gender equality. On 23 September, the world’s largest oil and natural gas producers will attend an invitation-only forum where CEOs will face questions from environmental experts.
The United Nations will host the most high-profile summit on climate change since the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement from 21 to 23 September this year. The event, which will be held in New York, is designed to encourage countries to increase their pledges under the Paris deal. The day before the summit, millions of people, led by students, are expected to participate in a worldwide climate strike calling for an end to fossil fuel use. On 23 September, the world’s largest oil and natural gas producers will attend an invitation-only forum where CEOs will face questions from environmental experts.