News I iCET becomes the first and only Chinese organization to join the R20 regional initiative

On November 16th, iCET became the first and only Chinese organization to join the R20 regional initiative. The R20 -- Regions of Climate Action, launched by California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, is a first-of-its-kind, innovative subnational public-private alliance that will work toward climate change solutions and building the global green economy . Composed of subnational governments and private and nongovernment partners, R20 is a global coalition committed to fast tracking the development of clean technologies, climate resilient projects and green investment, and influencing national and international policies. iCET’s President and Executive Director, Dr. Feng An signed the R20 agreement with Schwarzenegger. iCET will work with Chinese central and local governments to promote R20 partnership in China.

The R20 was signed at the Governors’ Global Climate Summit 3, held at the University of California, Davis on November 15-16th, 2010. iCET was instrumental in bringing a delegation from China’s National Reform and Development Commission including, NDRC Director General, Mr. Guangsheng Gao to the event.

iCET's President and Executive Director Dr. Feng An signed the R20 agreement
with Schwarzenegger.


              iCET President Dr. Feng An was with the President of IPCC Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri and the                    
Chancellor of UC Davis Linda P.B. Katehi at the R20 ceremony.