This event will focus on transformative actions taken by the cities to implement Target 12 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), address the challenges and shortcomings encountered, and what to do when things are not going your way. It will build on the experience of UNEP-led GEF-funded UrbanShift project and GenerationRestoration and trigger an honest discussion on what went wrong and what actions were taken to make it right.

Speakers

Adiam Emery - Deputy Mayor City of Seattle, USA (TBC)

Sebastian Fermani - Secretary of Environment and Development, Mendoza, Argentina (TBC)

Liezl de Villiers - Divisional Manager: Environmental Management and Conservation, Overstrand, South Africa (TBC)

Red Avelino - Head, Parks Department, Quezon City, Philippines (TBC)

Rodrigo Perpétuo - Executive Secretary, ICLEI South America (TBC)

Representatives of WRI and C40 (TBC)

Sharon Gil - Programme Management Officer, and Cities Lead, UNEP

Aloke Barnwal - Senior Climate Change Specialist, Global Environment Facility