Programm > Governance I: National Perspective
Governance I: National Perspective
OECD & Coalition for Urban Transitions
Zeit
23 May
11:00 - 12:30
Ort
Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg
G - Trübnersaal
Organisator
Action by national governments is crucial for achieving sustainable urban development. This cluster session discusses the options and obstacles for national governments for fostering local climate action, highlighting the large variety of options for climate collaboration across all levels of government.
Transforming cities together: the role of national governments in local climate action
Protecting the planet by limiting global warming to 1.5°C requires urgent, transformative action to transition to a low carbon society, including through the transformation of urban systems. While many city leaders are doing a lot to advance this transition, national leadership is also essential to deliver an urban transformation that fuels economic development while reducing the risks of climate change. This transition represents an enormous opportunity to develop climate resilient towns and cities that are more economically productive, socially inclusive, cleaner, healthier and safer for all. Strong action is needed at all levels of government, as well as an active collaboration across the different levels and with other stakeholders such as the private sector and civil society.
The cluster session explores the unique and critical role of national governments in low-carbon urban development. It introduces national urban policies, and best practice examples from around the world. Furthermore, it follows the question on how national governments can support local climate action by facilitating active collaboration and implementing enabling policies.
Tobias Brenner (BMU-NW)
Mduduzi Mhlongo, Mayor of uMhlathuze, South Africa (TBC)
Sibylle Schüssler (Mayor of Pforzheim)
Maria Adelaida Cea
Elizabeth Ouma
Sandeee Grecabar
Sarah Gül
Shipra Narang Suri
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