LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15 (CleanEnergyFutures.com) — The third Governors’ Global Climate Summit (GGCS) opened at the University of California (UC), Davis in Southern California on Monday, November 15, promoting more impetus for developing clean energy futures.

Over 1,500 delegates and representatives from more than 80 states, provinces and countries attended the conference, whose theme was “Building the Green Economy.”

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One of the biggest meetings of regional leaders from around the globe focused on solutions for the climate, the summit planners hope to continue expanding their network of domestic and international cooperatives. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said that participants share strategies and policies about growing green economies, reduce fossil fuel dependence, create green jobs, promote clean energy solutions and reduce greenhouse gas pollution.

“I am honored to welcome so many leaders, experts and attendees from all over the world to our third annual Governors’ Global Climate Summit at one of California’s world-renowned universities — UC Davis,” Schwarzenegger said.

“With or without international agreements, the green revolution is moving full-speed ahead in states, regions and provinces. I have seen the power these regional governments carry in influencing and creating the new ideas that spur clean innovation, reduce emissions and create jobs, and this summit is an incredible opportunity to build on our subnational successes,” he added.

“Together, we are ushering in a cleaner, brighter and more prosperous future that we can be proud to pass on to the next generation.”

Furthering the achievements of the GGCS in 2008 and 2009, the 2010 conference brought together leaders from all over the Earth to work together on protecting the environment. The event producers are trying to promote the global war against climate change through unified actions which reduce emissions and build a clean energy green economy.

The summit hosted climate dialogues from top leaders of local, regional, national and international groups, and included academics, businesspeople and non-profit organizations.

Different regions throughout the world will be served by the forum by learning the best practices, brain share and work to extend shared interests by better understanding each other’s unique environmental and economic realities.

The conference also paves the way for nations and provinces to join-up with and influence the positions of their state governments ahead of the UN conference in Cancun, Mexico, later this year.

The UN Development Program and the UN Environment Program was a partner in the event and UC Davis co-sponsored it. The summit was co-hosted by Schwarzenegger, Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, Washington Governor Chris Gregoire, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle and Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski.

“The clean energy path leads to millions of jobs, less reliance on fossil fuels and reduced greenhouse gases,” said Michigan Governor Granholm. “This summit is an opportunity to share with the world how we’re building a clean energy economy in Michigan as well as to learn from the experience of others.”

“In Wisconsin, we have no natural gas, no coal, and no oil,” said Wisconsin Governor Doyle. “Capturing even a fraction of the 16 billion U.S. dollars, our state spending on energy would mean billions of dollars in economic growth and job creation.”

“We’ve been really focused on building on our strengths in innovation and business to create real jobs in the clean energy economy, and as a result of our policies and investments, Wisconsin has seen a rapid expansion in renewable energy production and real growth in clean energy jobs,” Doyle added.

“Addressing climate change is critical to our global economic and environmental future,” said Oregon Governor Kulongoski. “One state, one nation cannot work in isolation. We must make regional, national and international commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, transitioning to clean sources of fuel, and investing in the research and technology to move toward an energy independent universe.”

The summit took place at UC Davis to make the most of the university’s highly established track record of world-class research and development in environmental sustainability and green jobs.

UC Davis’ academic research, expertise and collaborative approach provide solutions to government, industry and advocates since decades on matters ranging from energy efficiency and biofuels to sustainable agriculture and health solutions for rural and developing communities.

“The politics of climate change have challenged science, so it is critical that universities like UC Davis — with 21st-century research and development units — uncover and deliver the facts so that the world’s opinions can flow from there,” said UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi.

“We are showing the way in research, innovation, stewardship and sustainability because we believe in those principles,” she added.