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Program OUTLINE
9th Summit for Subnational Governments and Cities
09:00-10:00
Opening segment
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The opening plenary sets the scene and tone for the Summit as a whole. It includes the ceremonial formalities and ‘handing over of the baton’ from 8th Summit host city to 9th Summit host city. The hosts of the 9th Summit of Local and Subnational Governments will formally welcome the Mayors, Governors, other VIPS and delegates, and declare the Summit open. The opening plenary speakers will each make opening remarks expressing their ambitions for the Summit & COP outcomes.
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Mayor Tigran Avinyan
Mayor of Yerevan, Armenia
Astrid Schomaker
Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Mayor Alfredo Coro II
Mayor of Del Carmen, Philippines, and Lead of ICLEI’s Biodiversity Portfolio
Yann Wehrling
Vice-President for the Ecological Transition, Climate, Energy and Biodiversity of the Île-de-France Region, France, and Regions4 Vice-President for Europe
Susan Gardner
Director, Ecosystems Division
United Nations Environment Programme
Master of Ceremony
Kobie Brand
Deputy Secretary General, ICLEI
10:00 -10:30
Messages of support and group photo
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This session will allow for messages of support from the Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments and other Assemblies
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Konstantinos Bakoyannis
Chair of the Commission for the Environment, Climate Change and Energy (ENVE) of the European Committee of the Regions, and Councillor of Athens, Greece
Yoko Furuse
Vice Governor, Aichi Prefecture
10:30 - 11:45
CONNECTING AGENDAS
Global leadership and the road to 2030
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Global leadership and the road to 2030 will feature senior representatives from UN agencies and leading international organizations. The discussion will explore progress under the global frameworks, the outcomes of the global review, opportunities for greater coherence across the three Rio Conventions, and the enabling policies, partnerships and financing needed to accelerate implementation.
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Dr. David Obura
Chair of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), and Founding Director of Coastal Oceans Research and Development in the Indian Ocean (CORDIO) East Africa
Erfan Ali
Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Harriet Bulkley
Professor and Deputy Executive Dean for Research at Durham University and Professor at Utrecht University
Moderator
Jean Lemire
Special Envoy for Climate Change, Northern and Arctic Affairs, Government of Quebec, Canada
11:45 - 12:30
MAINSTREAMING NATURE
Local and subnational leadership driving global change
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Local and Subnational Leadership Driving Global Change will spotlight national government, mayors, governors and subnational leaders who are demonstrating how integrated action on biodiversity, climate and land restoration is being delivered on the ground. Through practical examples and commitments, the discussion will highlight how cities and regions are closing the implementation gap, contributing to the goals of the three Rio Conventions, and raising ambition in the decisive years leading to 2030.
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Scene setter
Ambassador Nina Hachigian
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alliance for Local Leaders International
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Mohlago Flora Mokgohloa
Deputy Director-General: Biodiversity and Conservation, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, South Africa
Jean Lemire
Special Envoy for Climate Change, Northern and Arctic Affairs, Government of Quebec, Canada
Mayor Norihiko Fukuda
Mayor of Kawasaki, Japan
Deputy Mayor Aminata Niakate
Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of greening of public spaces, biodiversity, and animal welfare
Wade Crowfoot
California Secretary for Natural Resources, California Natural Resources Agency, United States
Moderator
Pablo Fernández
Assistant Secretary-General for Partnerships, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)
Cultural event
12:30 - 13:00
Lunch
13:00 - 13:45
FINANCING SOLUTIONS
Mobilising finance and enabling action
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Mobilising Finance and Enabling Action will bring together leaders from multilateral development banks, international financial institutions, donor agencies, philanthropic organisations and global partners to discuss how finance, policy instruments and partnerships can be better aligned to unlock investment for nature, climate and sustainable development at the local and subnational level. The discussion will also explore innovative financing mechanisms and the institutional support needed to accelerate implementation.
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Valerie Hickey
Director of Environment, World Bank Group
Lyaziza Sabyrova
Country Director, Armenia Resident Mission, Asian Development Bank
Gianpiero Nacci
Managing Director of Climate Strategy and Delivery, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Phindile Masangane
Executive Director: Group Executive Programmes, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Moderators
Kate Strachan
Deputy Director: Resilience, ICLEI Africa
Ingrid Coetzee
Director: Biodiversity, Nature & Health
ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center
13:45 - 14:30
DELIVERING IMPACT
Accelerating implementation on the ground
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Accelerating Implementation on the Ground will feature local and subnational governments sharing their experiences in accessing finance, building institutional capacity, strengthening monitoring and reporting systems, and leveraging partnerships to implement integrated biodiversity, climate and land restoration actions. The discussion will showcase practical solutions and opportunities to scale local action in the decisive years leading to 2030.
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Gillian Martin
Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs, Scottish Government, United Kingdom
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Mayor Tim Keller
Mayor of Albuquerque, United States
Manuela Álvares
Councillor, Matosinhos, Portugal
Jordi Sargatal
Secretary for Ecological Transition, Ministry of Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition, Government of Catalonia, Spain
Moderator
Wade Crowfoot
California Secretary for Natural Resources, California Natural Resources Agency, United States
14:30 - 15:30
CELEBRATING ACTION
New initiatives and exciting announcements
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The Summit includes an opportunity to introduce a range of new initiatives and exciting announcements from a wide range of leading subnational governments, cities, their networks and partners.
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15:30 - 16:00
Closing ceremony
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The closing plenary will serve as a culmination of the Summit, reflecting on the discussions, insights, and progress made throughout the event. This session will include ceremonial formalities, and messages from selected political leaders and heads of institutions. The closing plenary speakers will each make concluding remarks, summarizing key outcomes and expressing their visions for the implementation of Summit and COP agreements, and the path forward for local and subnational governments in global biodiversity and climate efforts.
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Mayor Tigran Avinyan
Mayor of Yerevan, Armenia
Gillian Martin
Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs, Scottish Government, United Kingdom
Mayor Alfredo Coro II
Mayor of Del Carmen, Philippines, and Lead of ICLEI’s Biodiversity Portfolio
Masters of Ceremony
Kobie Brand
Deputy Secretary General, ICLEI
Natalia Uribe
Secretary General, Regions4