BENEFITS OF JOINING THE ACT
Climate action is on the increase all over the world. Complete transformation to a decarbonized and climate resilient economy is inevitable. The question is how fast. Renewable energy prices are going down fast. Solar photovoltaic installation grew by 34% in just one year during 2018, and its price dropped by 85% in the past eight years. This happened faster than anyone predicted. More than 100 countries committed to 100% renewable energy or net zero emissions latest by the year 2050. Electric cars sail grew by 68% in 2018 and is predicted to continue growing at exponential scale for the coming 10 years. Taking action on climate change is not only good for the climate, but also makes business sense.
Nevertheless, you do not have to do it on your own. By joining the Lebanon Climate Act you can benefit from the following:
– Climate leadership: By joining the Lebanon Climate Act, you become a recognized climate leader by the United Nations Development Program, civil society, Ministry of Environment, and other partners involved in the program. Your membership will also be communicated to international bodies involved in climate change action. The Lebnaon Climate Act will also be providing awards to leading champions among its members.
– Increased visibility: The Lebanon Climate Act will constantly look for opportunity for its members to gain visibility through conventional and social media, as well as through speaking opportunities in national and international forums.
– Networking: Get to know other climate leaders that are part of the program, share experience and collaborate on further climate action. The Lebanon Climate Act will open opportunities to work with other local and international climate change stakeholders.
– Capacity building: The program will periodically organize training, workshops, and skill shares for its members. It has also produced guidebooks to assist members in developing their climate action plans.
– Technical assistance: The LCA Support Unit includes technical experts in climate change that will assist members in developing and implementing their climate action plans. These experts will also be available to provide random services as required by members.
– Staying ahead of the curve: Climate policy globally and in Lebanon is constantly changing. Keep being updated on all developments related to climate change, including new climate friendly technology and markets. Acting on climate change makes you a first entrant to the economy of the future.
– Innovation: Get to know the most recent innovations that companies and other non-state actors are doing on climate change around the world. Benefit from specific ideation workshops for innovative climate solutions and actions. The Lebanon Climate Act will regularly provide opportunities for partnership with national and international stakeholders.
– Business growth: Numerous studies confirm that 80% of consumers prefer to buy from companies who are sustainably respectful of the environment. At the same time, investors from around the world worth trillions of dollars are prioritizing climate action. Developed countries have also committed to 100 billion USD annually in climate finance. Benefit from the financial mechanism and market shares dedicated to climate action.