The Pathfinder Initiative and partners will be hosting a side event at the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB 62) to explore how cities can play a key role in driving climate action and accelerating healthy and just urban transitions.
The Pathfinder Initiative, C40 Cities, Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA), and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) are co-hosting a side event at the Bonn Climate Change Conference to discuss the role of urban climate strategies in national climate plans, and highlight opportunities across sectors for climate and health.
Building on discussions at COP29 on bridging national and local climate mitigation and adaptation efforts, speakers will explore how cities can implement evidence-informed action for climate and health, support marginalised urban communities and just transitions, and evaluate impact to inform and inspire further action in cities worldwide.
Speakers will present evidence on the health benefits of climate action across energy, transport, buildings, and food, as well as the potential for nature-based solutions to support climate mitigation and adaptation and create healthier urban environments.
Looking ahead to COP30 and the World Mayors Summit later this year, speakers will make the case for systems change and the integration of health and equity into the design, implementation and evaluation of climate policies at all levels.
Speakers include:
- Urszula Kasperek, Head, CHAMP National Engagement, C40 x GCoM Joint Program (Chair)
- Lord Mayor Dr Jane Lomax-Smith, Mayor of the city of Adelaide
- Dulari Parmar, Lead, Climate Justice, YUVA
- Stefan Stevanovic, Research Associate, ZHAW
- Lorna Benton, Research Fellow, Pathfinder Initiative, LSHTM
The event will be in-person only, and a delegate pass for the Bonn Climate Change Conference via a UNFCCC accredited organisation will be required to access the event.
The full list of side events is published on the UNFCCC website.