Mike Bloomberg Opening Remarks at 2019 Global Business Forum

The Global Business Forum in New York, featuring Heads of State and CEOs, addresses instability in the economy and environment. The forum highlights the need for geo-economic solutions to political issues, focusing on climate change and the transition to clean energy. Public-private partnerships are emphasized as crucial for achieving the Paris Agreement goals. The forum also discusses global economic challenges like protectionism and trade wars, stressing the importance of dialogue between public and private sectors to solve problems and promote growth.

What was the theme of the dance performance at the Global Business Forum?

• Instability in the economy and environment

• Economic stability

• Technological innovation

• Cultural diversity

What is the main focus of the forum's discussion on climate change?

• Promoting coal energy

• Transitioning to 100% clean energy

• Reducing renewable energy investments

• Increasing fossil fuel usage

What was a key message delivered at the UN Climate Summit?

• The importance of maintaining current energy sources

• The necessity to move entirely off fossil fuels

• The need to increase coal usage

• The focus on reducing solar energy

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a partner in the new public-private partnership for climate finance?

• Tesla

• Goldman Sachs

• Alisa Global Investors

• Japan's government pension investment fund

What is the significance of the Climate Finance Leadership Initiative?

• To promote fossil fuel investments

• To increase coal production

• To help reach the goals of the Paris climate agreement

• To reduce government involvement in climate finance

What is one of the challenges mentioned that injects uncertainty into the global economy?

• Technological advancements

• Population growth

• Educational reforms

• Cultural differences

What is the role of dialogue among leaders according to the forum?

• To increase polarization

• To reduce international cooperation

• To solve problems and increase prosperity

• To promote individual agendas