This session shares exemplary cases of regional leaders who have not only declared a climate emergency, but are also rapidly advancing on 2030 targets towards climate neutrality by 2050, with innovative practices on integrating nature-based solutions and building on their experiences dealing with the COVID-19 emergency. The need, importance, and benefits of building partnerships within communities is also highlighted.
Run of show
- Welcome & Introduction
- Fireside Chat: Inclusive urban governance for climate emergency
- States and regions leading toward net-zero targets
- Concluding Remarks
- Wrap-up and overview of following sessions
Speakers
- Gonzalo Muñoz, High-Level Climate Action Champion, Chile
- Dr Philipp Rode, Executive Director, LSE Cities, Associate Professorial Research Fellow, The London School of Economics and Political Science
- Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Scottish Government, United Kingdom
- Geraldo Júlio de Mello Filho, State Secretary of Economic Development, State of Pernambuco, Brazil, Regional Executive Committee President, ICLEI South America; Special Envoy for Latin America, ICLEI
- Emilio Jatón, Mayor, City of Santa Fe, Argentina
- Angie Fyfe, Executive Director, ICLEI US