Climate change is a global, persistent and important challenge of our time. It affects every country on every continent. Failing to address climate change puts people, communities, businesses, and nature at risk. Decoupling human development and greenhouse gas emissions is essential for future prosperity and global security.

As tomorrow’s business leaders, it is our social responsibility to address global challenges. At the same time, with an entrepreneurial spirit, some of the risks can be turned into opportunities for a successful transition to a low-carbon economy. By developing innovative products and services, and by working with suppliers, consumers and investors towards climate-friendly solutions, business plays a crucial role in complementing the efforts of policy makers around the world.

For the past decade, CEMS has demonstrated thought leadership in business education on climate change. Since 2009, more than 700 students have participated in the CEMS Model UNFCCC climate change course and role play*. Building on this successful achievement, we call upon all members of the CEMS Community to a much broader action to tackle climate change. By acting now, we want to be part of the solution.

*CEMS Model UNFCCC (www.modelunfccc.org)