/R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Itinerary: Minister Guilbeault to promote Canada's ambitious climate policies at the United Nations in New York/

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will travel to New York to promote Canada's ambitious climate policy at the United Nations.

Schedule of events for Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Minister Guilbeault will participate in a panel discussion on Bridging the Divide: Making Action on the Energy Transition a Reality at Columbia University. Following the event, Minister Guilbeault will participate in a media scrum stageside.

Event:	Panel Discussion and Media Availability
Time:	12:55 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (EDT)
Location:	Columbia University
	Faculty House, Skyline Room, 4th Floor
	64 Morningside Drive
	New York, New York

To register for this in-person event, please contact Natalie Volk, [email protected].

Minister Guilbeault will attend the high-level Event for Nature and People and deliver remarks.

Event:	Remarks
Time:	7:20 p.m. (EDT)
Location:	The Westin New York Grand Central
	3rd Floor
	212 East 42nd Street
	New York, New York

The event will be livestreamed on the Leaders Pledge 4 Nature website.

Schedule of events for Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Minister Guilbeault will participate in United Nations Secretary General's (UNSG) Climate Ambition Summit opening session.

Event:	UNSG's Climate Ambition Summit
Time:	10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EDT)
Location:	United Nations Headquarters
	405 East 45th Street
	New York, New York

The event will be livestreamed on the United Nations Web TV.

Minister Guilbeault will moderate a panel discussion during The Global Carbon Pricing Challenge: Driving Climate Action event hosted by the Government of Canada.

Event:	The Global Carbon Pricing Challenge: Driving Climate Action
Time:	6:30 p.m. (EDT)
Location:	United Nations Headquarters
	SDG Pavilion
	405 East 45th Street
	New York, New York

The event will be livestreamed on the United Nations Web TV.

Schedule of events for Thursday, September 21, 2023

Minister Guilbeault will hold a media availability on Zoom to discuss his participation at UNGA.

Event:	Media Availability
Time:	1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (EDT)
Location:	Via Zoom

Media representatives are encouraged to register for this media availability by contacting Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada to be made aware of any changes.

Minister Guilbeault will participate in the ministerial consultations on funding arrangements for loss and damage.

Event:	Ministerial Consultations on Funding Arrangements for Loss and Damage
Time:	10:00 a.m. (EDT)
Location:	United Nations Headquarters
	ECOSOC Chamber
	405 East 45th Street
	New York, New York

The event will be livestreamed on the United Nations Web TV.

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Kaitlin Power, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, 819-230-1557, [email protected]; Media Relations, Environment and Climate Change Canada, 819-938-3338 or 1-844-836-7799 (toll-free), [email protected]