What you need to know: As long-standing alliances are tested, California and the United Kingdom have expanded cooperation on climate action and innovation. Governor Newsom and UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, signed a Memorandum of Understanding deepening cooperation on climate. Following the signing, the Governor met with UK clean-tech unicorn Octopus Energy and welcomed the company's nearly $1 billion California clean-tech investments a concrete example of how international collaboration delivers real results for Californians.
Governor Gavin Newsom today (Feb 16) announced an expanded partnership between California and the United Kingdom to tackle climate change and promote sustainable development together. During the visit, the Governor also met with leaders in the UK to advance partnerships in climate, business, and trade.
He concluded the trip at UK clean-tech unicorn Octopus Energy, which is committing nearly $1 billion to California companies and projects focused on clean technologies and nature-based solutions.
California is the best place in America to invest in a clean economy because we set clear goals and we deliver. Today, we deepened our partnership with the United Kingdom on climate action and welcomed nearly a billion dollars in clean tech investment from Octopus Energy. California will continue showing the world how we can turn innovation and ambition into climate action.
Governor Gavin Newsom
The UK Government's clean energy mission is about taking back control of our energy to cut bills, create jobs, and tackle the climate crisis. Strong international partnerships like today's announcement with the State of California strengthens opportunities for UK businesses and secures investment for our country.
UK Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband
Governor Newsom and UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) deepening cooperation on climate.
Deepening cooperation with the United Kingdom
The Governor and UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) deepening cooperation on climate. California and the UK share deep historical and cultural ties and a long track record of collaboration. The signing of this memorandum of understanding (MOU) builds on that foundation and builds on an already strong relationship to tackle climate change and promote sustainable development together.
At a time when communities worldwide are experiencing the consequences of climate change higher costs, extreme weather, and wildfires this partnership underscores the need to accelerate innovation and invest in solutions that save lives.
The full text of the MOU signed today is available here.
Governor Gavin Newsom and United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy
Following the signing of the California-UK MOU, the Governor met with UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy to highlight opportunities for expanded collaboration.
