Back to Meetings4th International Forum on Low Carbon Cities
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), City of Kitakyushu, Incheon Metropolitan City and Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) jointly organize the Fourth International Forum on Low Carbon Cities on 8-9 October 2024.
The Fourth International Forum on Low Carbon Cities, themed "Empowering Urban Resilience: Transformative Solutions for Sustainable Low Carbon Cities," addresses these challenges. Building on previous forums and recent initiatives, the forum will focus on enhancing city resilience and sustainable urbanization. It will showcase innovative technologies, unite key stakeholders, and promote knowledge sharing and partnerships to drive carbon reduction and urban resilience.
- Opening and welcome remarks
- Congratulatory remarks
- Introduction of the forum
- Keynote speech
This session will explore how integrating decarbonization efforts can enhance resilience and improve well-being in urban areas. The focus will be on identifying and promoting co-benefit and synergistic approaches, where enabling policies and action plans designed to reduce carbon emissions also yield additional positive outcomes, thereby creating a more holistic approach to urban sustainability.
This session will delve into how innovations and technologies can drive green transformation and enhance resilience in urban areas. The discussion will highlight cutting-edge advancements and practical solutions that contribute to sustainability and urban resilience. Cities can also serve as laboratories for experimentation, suitable for testing waters for new technologies and innovations.
This session will explore the various means of implementation and the importance of partnerships in enhancing resilience in urban areas. The discussion will focus on collaborative efforts, resources, and institutional mechanisms that can drive urban resilience.
