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Cities on the Frontlines: Local Solutions Driving…

Cities on the Frontlines: Local Solutions Driving Action - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Categories
Meetings & Events / Side Events / UNGA80 SDG Media Zone
Production Date
Video Length
00:26:54
Asset Language
English
Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Subject Topical
CITIES
REGIONAL COOPERATION
CLIMATE CHANGE
Summary
Cities and regions are on the front lines of the climate crisis, exposed to increasing extremes such as heatwaves, flooding, storms and droughts. This session will focus on the role of cities and regions in addressing the impacts of climate change, the challenges and benefits of local initiatives, and the opportunities to scale up local solutions to global action.
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Description

Speakers:

  • Oumar Sylla, Director for the Regional Office for Africa of UN-Habitat

  • Helen Clarkson, CEO of The Climate Group 

  • Valerie Plante, Mayor of Montreal 

Moderator:

  • Maeve Campbell, Climate Journalist

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