This event, hosted by the Pathfinder Initiative at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), C40 Cities, Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA), and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) at the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference (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).