BOSTON — Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is one of the featured speakers at an international summit on climate change set for Boston.
Mayors and top municipal officials from across the globe are planning to participate in the gathering Thursday hosted by Democratic Boston Mayor Martin Walsh.
Mayor Walsh has arrived for today's climate summit at BU @boston25 pic.twitter.com/uxYJRZl2Q5
— Catherine Parrotta (@CatherineNews) June 7, 2018
The gathering is being billed as a chance for city executives and other leaders to share ideas on ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for the challenges posed by climate change.
This Thursday (June 7), #Boston will host a one-day summit on climate change w/ mayors around the world. The #BostonClimateSummit will focus on the steps city leaders can take to address climate change globally & in their own communities. Stream it live at https://t.co/dbi2gMeIZ4 pic.twitter.com/H46LzubwkY
— City of Boston (@CityOfBoston) June 4, 2018
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The event will feature remarks from Kerry and former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy - both of whom served under President Barack Obama.
The summit comes about a year after President Donald Trump's administration announced plans to pull out of the Kerry-negotiated Paris climate agreement.
Associated Press
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