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Global Covenant of Mayors Understanding Climate Risks & Vulnerabilities to Plan for Climate Change Adaptation.

date November 6, 2024 | 09:00 - 12:00
place
Multipurpose room 01
organization
Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy
country
Belgium
language
English
Reference: 
TE 01-02

Summary

Join our interactive training, where local leaders learn to assess climate risks and craft effective adaptation strategies. Dive into hands-on activities, utilize Earth Observation data, and exchange best practices. Gain the skills to develop Climate Action Plans, aligning with local actions to build sustainable, safe, and resilient communities. This session is a must for cities committed to actionable climate responses, fostering global collaboration for local impact.

Objectives

1. Conduct Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVAs) using Earth Observation data and other tools to identify local climate risks and adaptative capacities.
2. Develop targeted Climate Action Plans that integrate local conditions and priorities, aligning with global sustainability frameworks and methodologies.
3. Implement adaptation strategies for urban resilience, particularly in response to extreme heat, utilizing best practices shared from various GCoM regions.

Session panelists

Panelist
Role
Organization
Country
Ms. Giulia Melica
Team Leader
European Commission Joint Research Centre
Ms. Eleni Mirivily
Chief Heat Officer
UN-Habitat
Mr. Aldo Treville
Scientific Project Officer
European Commission Joint Research Centre
Mr. Kate Strachan
Senior Manager: Climate Change Resilience, Coastal Management and DRR
ICLEI Africa
Mr. Thomas Kemper
Team Leader
European Commission Joint Research Centre