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The United Nations Climate Summit 2019 was held in New York. The purpose of this summit is to ensure early implementation of the Paris Agreement. The summit focuses on 9 independent tracks. The 'Industry Transition' track is being led by India and Sweden while supported by the World Economic Forum.

Summit Action Portfolio

• Energy conversion: rapid transfer from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
• Industry Transformation: Conversion of industries like steel, chemicals, oil and gas and cement.
• Nature based solutions: Increasing the resistance of oceans, forests and agriculture by reducing emissions.
• City and local action: Building low-emission buildings and means of transport.
• Resistance Capability
• Climate finance and carbon pricing
• Reduction: To accelerate the definite contribution at the national level.
• Besides it, formulate long-term strategies to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.
• Public participation: Promote public participation and involve youth in taking action against climate change.
• Social and Political Incentives: Commitment to reduce air pollution and protect the vulnerable groups.

Industry conversion

• The Prime Minister of India and Sweden will launch a new leadership group on September 24, 2019, this group will work on 3 pillars
• Public-private collaboration
• Industry commitment
• Innovation and technology exchange
• The conference was held in California in 2018.
• Its purpose is to unite leaders around the world for the implementation of the Paris Agreement.