The high-level interactive debate was attended by delegates to the UN Climate Change Summit, observers and the public at large.

Under the leadership of the UN Secretary-General, the UN Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB), of which UNWTO is a member, has undertaken an extensive exercise in coordination to align the strengths, capacities and expertise of all UN System organizations to deliver as one in meeting the challenge of climate change.

The UN system is determined to provide coherent and consistent support to the efforts of Member States at national, regional and global levels in addressing climate change through action on adaptation, capacity building, technology transfer, Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD) and other areas.

Further to its role within the UN system, UNWTO has embraced the challenge of responding to climate change by establishing collaborative partnerships, raising awareness, developing guidance and providing support to its members and the travel and tourism industry.