Session speakers:
- Lauren Sorkin, Executive Director Resilient Cities Network I Singapore, Singapore (Panel Chair)
- Anne Weidenbach, Member of the Cabinet of the Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson European Commission I Brussels, Belgium (Panel Speaker)
- Femi Oke Co-founder of ‘Moderate the Panel’ I Washington, United States of America (Master of Ceremonies)
- Susana Pelegrín Preixens, Head of Sustainability, Quality and Environment FCC Medio Ambiente (Panel Speaker)
- Anna Lisa Boni, Deputy Mayor | Municipality of Bologna I Bologna, Italy (Panel Speaker)
- Carlos Moreno, Pantheon-Sorbonne University’s ETI Lab Scientific Director I Paris, France (Panel Speaker)
- David Grover, CEO ROSHN Group Company (Panel Speaker)
Urban centres are taking proactive steps towards achieving a more sustainable future through innovative policies, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable urban planning. Despite their efforts, reducing emissions and building resilient, eco-friendly communities remains a challenging endeavour that requires the collaboration of all city stakeholders. The panellists highlight the importance of integrated approaches, regulatory frameworks, and governance in driving climate action at the city level. They emphasise the need for policies that prioritise climate neutrality, funding mechanisms for climate projects, and community engagement in decision-making processes. Ultimately, the session underscores the critical role of cities in the fight against the climate emergency and emphasises the urgency of acting now.
Quotes:
"We have put forth a roadmap for cities that resolves around the idea of happy proximity to foster sustainable and harmonious community development."
(Carlos Moreno, Pantheon-Sorbonne University’s ETI Lab Scientific Director I Paris, France)
"We seek collaboration among stakeholders, encouraging partnerships between public-private entities, both large and small, to achieve common goals."
(Anna Lisa Boni, Deputy Mayor | Municipality of Bologna I Bologna, Italy (Panel Speaker))
"Vision enables us to visualise service management. We can monitor fuel types, and the sustainability percentage in our cities, track irrigation and waste fractions from citizens."
(Susana Pelegrín Preixens, Head of Sustainability, Quality and Environment FCC Medio Ambiente )