Investors are sounding the alarm on climate change. On September 16, 2009, the world’s largest global investors issued a joint call for strong action to reduce global warming pollution and catalyze massive global investments in low-carbon technologies. Signed by 181 investors collectively managing more than $13 trillion in assets, the statement is the most significant investor pronouncement on climate change in world history.
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The UN Foundation is an advocate for the UN and platform for connecting people, ideas and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The UN Foundation has since become the premier organization in helping the UN meet these challenges.