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Cities and Buildings in Transition:
Systems Change for a Resilient Future ( [link removed] )
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*Thursday, October 31
10:00 - 11:30 AM EDT | 3:00 - 4:30 PM CET
Virtual Event
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Our cities and built environments have profound impacts on people and the planet. Where people live and work, how they get from one place to another, and the level of access they have to basic services and infrastructure, all have impacts not only on quality of life but on climate change and biodiversity.

Systems Change Lab, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities and NewClimate Institute are excited to invite you to a high-level webinar ( [link removed] ) on October 31 to celebrate World Cities Day and explore the current state of our cities and the built environment, as well as what action is needed during this critical decade and beyond.

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The cities ( [link removed] ) and buildings ( [link removed] ) systems are deeply interconnected, both with each other and with other key systems such as governance, transport, and energy supply. Intentional planning with a systemic lens is needed to decarbonize buildings and cities — and to ensure equity and access to basic needs like housing, transportation, energy, water and sanitation, food, green space and more.

In this discussion, you will hear global leaders in finance, policy and research discuss the major shifts needed for sustainable cities and buildings, where we are falling behind, and where we are finding signals of hope. Join us to discover the role of cities and buildings in systems change.

*Moderator*

* *Rogier van den Berg* , Global Director, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

*Opening Remarks**

* *Anacláudia Rossbach* , Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director, United Nations Human Settlements Programme

*Research Insights*

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*Maeve Weston* , Research and Engagement Manager, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

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*Emily Daly* , NewClimate Institute

*Panelists*

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*Aloke Barnwal* , Thematic Lead, Urban and Infrastructure, Global Environment Facility

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*Cristina Gamboa* , CEO, World Green Building Council

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*Gregor Robertson* , Global Ambassador, Global Covenant of Mayors

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*Harini Nagendra* , Director, School of Climate Change and Sustainability and Director, Research Centre, Azim Premji University

*Opening remarks recorded in advance.

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