Mayor Berkowitz Issues Statement Regarding Paris Agreement Withdrawal

Mayor's Corner

6/2/2017

ANCHORAGE – Mayor Ethan Berkowitz issues the following statement regarding the United States withdrawal from the Paris Agreement:

“Anchorage maintains our commitment and responsibility to adapt to and mitigate climate change. 

Alaskans know how critical good stewardship is for our economy, our climate, and our security.  As mayor, I will continue to take actions that promote responsible resource development and good jobs, clean air and water, and a safer more stable world. 

The Municipality of Anchorage stands with business leaders and other mayors from across the country in protecting our future.”

For more information, contact Myer Hutchinson at (907) 343-7133.

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