Join us for the official launch of the 2024 edition of the State of Cities Climate Finance Report. This flagship report provides an eagerly awaited update on the global flow of urban climate finance, offering key insights for city leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders working on climate action.

Presentation of the State of Cities Climate Finance Report 2024 

Speaker: Jessie Press-Williams, Senior Analyst, CCFLA Secretariat, Climate Policy Initiative

This presentation will highlight the latest figures and trends in urban climate finance, including updates on the growing financial flows supporting climate action in cities worldwide.

State of Cities Climate Finance Panel

In this expert panel discussion, members of the State of Cities Climate Finance Report Advisory Board and city officials will reflect on the latest findings and what they mean for cities globally. Panelists will delve into the newly included needs assessment and explore the remaining gaps in funding that must be addressed to fully support urban climate action.

Moderator:  Priscilla Negreiros, Associate Director, CCFLA Secretariat, Climate Policy Initiative

Panelists:

– Angelica Nunez, Practice Manager, World Bank

– Jorge Gastelumendi, Director, Global Policy, Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center

– Katie Walsh, Head of Cities, States and Regions, CDP

– Mohamed Sefiani, Mayor of Chefchaouen, Morocco*

The event will conclude with an interactive Q&A session, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the panelists and gain deeper insights into urban climate finance challenges and solutions.

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* To be confirmed.