DESIGN AND PROMOTION OF INTEGRATED APPROACHES FOR CARBON NEUTRAL AND RESILIENT CITIES

The event will explore and compare innovative urban approaches to driving carbon neutrality and enhancing climate resilience, showcasing a diverse range of strategies from around the world. Initiatives will be evaluated through the lenses of governance, financial viability, and measurable impact, all within the framework of an equitable and just transition. Featuring case studies from both developing and developed countries, the session will provide valuable insights into how cities of various contexts are addressing the challenges of climate adaptation and mitigation. The event aims to foster dialogue on scalable solutions, collaborative policy frameworks, and the role of cross-sector partnerships in building climate-neutral and resilient cities.

Speakers

Simone Borghesi, President of EAERE, Director FSR Climate - EUI, and Vice Rector International Relations University of Siena
Edoardo Croci, Director SUR Lab, Bocconi University
Alina Koschmieder, Associate, UN-Habitat
Massimiliano Mazzanti, Full professor, Ferrara University
Joanna Mclean Masic, Program Leader for Planet, Infrastructure and Digital in EU Member States, The World bank
Giorgia Rambelli, Director Mission Innovation Urban Transitions Mission, Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy

Moderator

Benedetta Lucchitta, Research fellow SUR Lab, Bocconi University

The event will take place in Room SIDE EVENT 5, Blue Zone, UNFCCC - COP29 Baku at 13.15 (GMT+4)

Link to the event’s livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@COP29AZE 

The event is organised by: