Center for American Progress

: The Paris Agreement and the Future of International Climate Policy
Past Event


The Paris Agreement and the Future of International Climate Policy

U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern on the Outcome of the 2015 U.N. Climate Conference

Just two days ago in Paris, 195 countries reached an historic international climate agreement. This agreement constitutes a critical step forward in global efforts to meet the climate challenge and establishes a framework for international action for years to come. At the center of these efforts is the top U.S. climate diplomat and chief negotiator, Special Envoy Todd Stern.

Please join us for a conversation with Special Envoy Todd Stern to hear his singular insights into the negotiating dynamics on the ground, the outcomes of the conference, and what the new climate agreement means for the future of U.S. and international efforts to combat climate change.

Introductory remarks:
Winnie Stachelberg, Executive Vice President, External Affairs, Center for American Progress

Featured speaker:
Todd Stern, U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change

Moderated By:
Pete Ogden, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress