Governors, premiers, mayors, and senior officials from around the globe in addition to the UN met in California to discuss environmental issues.
Summit participants included Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and Lord Mayor Ritt Bjerregaard of Copenhagen, Denmark, where the UN climate conference will be held from December 7-18. The Governors’ Global Climate Summit drew 14 U.S. governors of both parties, the premiers of seven Canadian provinces, five Brazilian governors, the governors of states and regions in France, Indonesia, Nigeria, South Korea, Senegal, and Ukraine as well as the mayors of London, England, and Toronto, Ontario.
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger also signed a statement of intent with the UNDP, stating that California will work with African nations to share successful policies on energy efficiency, low carbon fuels and other clean technology in the fight against climate change. The statement of intent will support this effort under the current framework of the territorial approach to climate change.