Empowering Local Climate Action - Governance, Data, and Contextual Insights from Cities in Asia and Africa

The localization of climate action is deeply embedded in the particularities of different communities, considering their local context, which includes unique terrain vulnerabilities, resources, and socio-economic realities. As a result, localizing global and national commitments can be complex, requiring extensive planning, coordination and resources. In this context, efficient multilevel governance and data informed decision making play a key role in enabling localized climate actions.

This networking event aims to stimulate a healthy dialogue across academia, urban authorities, and citizens on the relevance of reimagining the thought process for strengthening localised climate actions. Speakers from Asia, Europe and Africa will share good practices and approaches that provide a holistic perspective on building ground zero/local-level resilience.

This event will provide an excellent opportunity to facilitate this important dialogue, develop meaningful frameworks for institutionalising on-the-ground climate action, and support better, more inclusive city planning and governance. The discussions will embed resilience at the heart of urban discourse.