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This event, hosted by the Pathfinder Initiative at the °®ÍþÄÌapp of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), , (YUVA), and the (ZHAW) at the (SB 62), will highlight the role of urban climate strategies in national climate plans, and opportunities across sectors to maximise climate and health benefits for cities and urban poor communities.

Building on discussions at COP29 on bridging national and local climate mitigation and adaptation efforts, speakers will explore how cities can implement evidence-informed action for climate and health, support marginalised urban communities and just transitions, and evaluate impact to inform and inspire further action in cities worldwide.

Speakers will present evidence on the health benefits of climate action across energy, transport, buildings, and food, as well as the potential for nature-based solutions to support climate mitigation and adaptation and create healthier urban environments. Looking ahead to COP30 and the World Mayors Summit later this year, speakers will make the case for systems change and the integration of health and equity into the design, implementation and evaluation of climate policies at all levels.

Please be aware that all attendees will need a delegate pass for the Bonn conference via a UNFCCC accredited organisation to attend this event. Please note that this event will be held at 10:30-11:45 local time in Bonn (CEST). 

Speakers

Urszula Kasparek

Urszula Kasparek is Head of the CHAMP National Engagement for the C40 x GCoM Joint Program. CHAMP (Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships) is a joint initiative of the C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy. It aims to strengthen the role of subnational governments (states, cities, regions) in national climate action, including in NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions). 

Lord Mayor Dr Jane Lomax-Smith 

Dr Jane Lomax-Smith is the Lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide and a Pathologist with a career in research and clinical medicine. She trained in London and has worked in Boston and Adelaide where she gained a PhD in immunology. She has previously held elected office as a two term State Government MP and Government Minister, City Councillor, and Lord Mayor from 1997-2000. 

Dulari Parmar 

Dulari Parmar is the Project Lead for Climate Justice at Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA), where she spearheads climate policy advocacy across local, national, and global levels. Her work focuses on integrating urban poor perspectives into climate and development policies through YUVA's youth-led Community Climate Action Planning (CCAP), and participatory climate vulnerability assessments in Indian cities. Through her work she emphasizes the need for mapping literacy for the marginalized groups, asserting that this tool can be leveraged by the communities to advocate for their rights. 

Stefan Stevanovic 

Stefan Stevanovic is a researcher at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), working at the Institute of Environment and Natural Resources. His work focuses on the use of plants in urban environments, particularly urban trees, soils, and sponge city concepts. His expertise includes the development of climate-resilient vegetation systems and the integration of blue-green infrastructure into urban planning. In recognition of his contributions to urban forestry, he was named "European Young Urban Forester of the Year" in 2023. 

Dr Lorna Benton 

Lorna Benton is a Research Fellow in planetary health at the °®ÍþÄÌapp of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and part of the Pathfinder Initiative research team. The Pathfinder Initiative provides evidence on the health benefits of climate action, and supports the implementation and evaluation of actions for climate and health. Lorna’s current work focuses on guidance for evaluating climate and health interventions. 

Event notices

• Please note that this event is in-person only.
• Please note that this session will not be recorded.