Session Description: The event, organised by the Subnationals Action Group of the GlobalABC, will emphasise the role of local governments in the just transition towards a decarbonised and resilient built environment. It will highlight the need for effective multilevel governance and well-coordinated multilevel action to accelerate local climate solutions in the buildings and construction sector. The event will convene national and subnational governments, city networks and NGOs along with private sector representatives to promote knowledge exchange and encourage concerted action among built environment stakeholders.
The Subnationals Action Group and of the GlobalaABC and the Subnational Climate Action Leaders Exchange (SCALE), funded by the US State Department, will announce their new partnership and its objectives in the context of SCALE’s upcoming Zero Emissions and Resilient Buildings (ZERB) Accelerator. Representatives from national and subnational governments, the private sector and the NGOs will share insights from the implementation of multilevel governance approaches and local climate solutions and explore challenges, opportunities and recommendations on how to scale these initiatives. Drawing on these insights, opportunities for concrete support activities targeting subnational jurisdictions in terms of policy and technical support, finance mobilisation, as well as data and monitoring will be discussed among speakers, taking inputs from the audience.
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Session Agenda
Welcome & Introductory Words
- Speaker: Gulnara Roll, Head, Cities Unit; Head of GlobalABC Secretariat, UNEP
- Timing: 10:00 - 10:07 (7 minutes)
- Overview: Welcome attendees and introduce the session's focus on accelerating local climate action in the built environment through multilevel governance.
Presentation of the GlobalABC Subnational Stakeholders AG and Work Plan for 2025
- Overview: Present the work plan for 2025 and highlight the role of subnational stakeholders in GlobalABC's efforts to advance sustainable building practices at the local level.
Fireside Chat: Local Climate Action in the Built Environment
- Speakers:
- Carmen Vogt, Head of Section Cities, GIZ (tbc)
- Lea Ranalder, UN Habitat (tbc)
- Maryke van Staden, ICLEI (tbc)
- Overview: Discuss the role of subnational actors in driving climate action and the opportunities for collaboration in local governance.
Announcement of the SCALE-GlobalABC Partnership
- Speaker: US DOS
- Overview: Announce the new partnership and its significance in advancing the implementation of sustainable building practices globally.
Presentation of SCALE’s Zero Emissions and Resilient Buildings Accelerator
- Speaker: Urzula Kasperek, Head of CHAMP National Engagement, C40, GCoM Joint Program
- Overview: Introduce SCALE's accelerator program and its role in advancing zero-emission and resilient buildings at the local level.
Insights from Local Solutions and Recommendations for Multi-Level Governance Approaches
- Fireside Chat:
- Lea Ravoavinorosoa, Secretary General, State Secretariat on New Cities and Housing, Madagascar (tbc)
- Overview: Share insights and local solutions that demonstrate effective multi-level governance approaches for sustainable buildings and climate action.
Opportunities to Strengthen Multi-Level Approaches Through Upgraded NDCs and Local Financing
- Fireside Chat: All speakers
- Overview: Explore ways to strengthen multi-level governance through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and local financing opportunities, with final remarks from the audience.
Closing Remarks
- Overview: Wrap up the session and reinforce the key takeaways on advancing local climate action through multilevel governance.
