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Solutions for the Frontlines
| 12:30-13:30 Belém time zone GMT-3

COP30 Buildings and Cooling pavilion, International Code Council, PV-C82, Blue zone, Bélem, Brazil

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Session Description
Immersive, theatrical storytelling meets real-world solutioneering. This session will be anchored in three real-world scenarios focused on mitigation, adaptation, and health, followed by a real-life solution spotlight showcasing tangible innovations that could shape—or prevent—that future. The goal is to move beyond debating abstract net-zero targets and instead focus on those communities already living with the consequences of climate change and the innovators responding to the challenges with actionable solutions.


Confirmed Speakers

  • Andreas Winter-Extrau, Partner, Kompas VC
  • Illya Azaroff, FAIA, 2025 President-Elect/2026 President, The American Institute of Architects
  • Gavin McCormick, Executive Director, WattTime and Cofounder, Climate TRACE
  • Victoria Burrows, Strategic Partnerships & Insights, Kompas VC

 

Agenda
 

ItemPresentersTiming

1. Introduction / moderator 

Victoria Burrows, Strategic Partnerships & Insights,

 Kompas VC

 

5 mins

2. Keynote

Rep. Dave Min, U.S. House of Representatives

(CA-47) (TBC)

 

10 mins

3. Presentation of Three Real World Scenarios

 

Panel:
Illya Azaroff, FAIA, 2025 President-Elect/2026 President, The American Institute of Architects


Gavin McCormick, Executive Director, WattTime and Cofounder, Climate TRACE


Andreas Winter-Extrau, Partner, Kompas VC

35 mins
4. Reactions 
 

Rep. Dave Min, U.S. House of Representatives

(CA-47) (TBC)

5 mins
5. End of Session

Victoria Burrows, Strategic Partnerships & Insights,

 Kompas VC

5 mins

 

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Topics:
Adaptation/Resilience