Join representatives from New York City, Local 2030, ICLEI, and global subnational representatives for a dialogue on subnational leadership on incorporating climate and sustainability goals into the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Recovering from Pandemic: Transforming cities through subnational leadership
Wed, April 29, 2024 11:00AM - 12:00PM EST | 17:00PM - 18:00PM CEST
For this session, speakers and respondents will reflect on how leaders like New York City are planning for a sustainable recovery, how the role of local governments will be critical in this process, and how the six climate positive principles can support a balanced recovery.
Moderator:
- Yunus Arikan, Director of Global Advocacy, ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
Speakers:
- Penny Abeywardena, Commissioner, Mayor’s Office for International Affairs, New York City
- Aissata Camara, Deputy Commissioner for Operations and Strategic Partnerships, Mayor’s Office for International Affairs, New York City
- Kerry Constabile, Team Lead, Sustainable Development Unit, Executive Office of the UN Secretary General
- Shipra Narang Suri, Ph.D., Chief, Urban Practices Branch, UN-Habitat
Respondents:
- Stefan Wagner, Head of International Relations Department, City of Bonn
- Manuel Araujo, Mayor, City of Quelimane
- Meggan Spires, Senior Manager, Climate Change, Energy & Resilience, ICLEI Africa Secretariat
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