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At the session on Planning and Financing Sustainable Mobility and Urban Infrastructure at #WUF12 in Cairo, Egypt, Simon Stevens, Head of Cities and Infrastructure in the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), showcased projects tackling climate change, from flood resilience in the Philippines to green urban planning in Vietnam. To learn more about what he said, watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/dw5iCegV #OurCityPlans #PlanningandFinancingMobility #CityPlanning #CommunityEngagement #housing #infrastructure

At the session on Planning and Financing Sustainable Mobility and Urban Infrastructure at #WUF12 in Cairo, Egypt, Stefan Atchia, Manager for the Urban Development Division at the African Development Bank Group, stressed the need for smart investments to match urban growth. To learn more about what he said, watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/dw5iCegV #OurCityPlans #PlanningandFinancingMobility #CityPlanning #CommunityEngagement #housing #infrastructure

At the session on Planning and Financing Sustainable Mobility and Urban Infrastructure at #WUF12 in Cairo, Egypt, Thierno-Habib Hann, CFA Managing Director/CEO at Shelter Afrique Development Bank, called for bold, green solutions to address Africa’s housing and infrastructure challenges. To learn more about what he said, watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/dw5iCegV #OurCityPlans #PlanningandFinancingMobility #CityPlanning #CommunityEngagement #housing #infrastructure

At the session on Planning and Financing Sustainable Mobility and Urban Infrastructure at #WUF12 in Cairo, Egypt, Emilie Potvin, Director of Partnerships and Global Portfolios at UNOPS, demonstrated how infrastructure drives 92% of the SDGs, with powerful examples like rebuilding Beirut. To learn more about what she said, watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/dw5iCegV #OurCityPlans #PlanningandFinancingMobility #CityPlanning #CommunityEngagement

At the session on Planning and Financing Sustainable Mobility and Urban Infrastructure at #WUF12 in Cairo, Egypt, Tomas Vaquero, Honduras’ Minister of Governance, emphasized the resilience of countries like Yemen and Sudan in facing climate change and conflict. To learn more about what he said, watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/dw5iCegV #OurCityPlans #PlanningandFinancingMobility #CityPlanning #CommunityEngagement

#WUF12 Recap! At the session on Planning and Financing Sustainable Mobility and Urban Infrastructure, Our City Plans was highlighted as a scalable and flexible approach to integrated planning. The event on Resolution 8 gathered global leaders to tackle pressing urban challenges: - Integrated urban planning - Financial mechanisms - Capacity building for sustainable infrastructure Key highlights: ?? Laura Petrella opened with inspiring remarks, while Javier Torner introduced the resolution and guided discussions. ?? Tomas Vaquero, Honduras’ Minister of Governance, emphasized the resilience of countries like Yemen and Sudan in facing climate change and conflict. ?? Emilie Potvin, Director of Partnerships and Global Portfolios at UNOPS, demonstrated how infrastructure drives 92% of the SDGs, with powerful examples like rebuilding Beirut. ?? Thierno-Habib Hann, CFA Managing Director/CEO at Shelter Afrique Development Bank, called for bold, green solutions to address Africa’s housing and infrastructure challenges. ?? Stefan Atchia, Manager for the Urban Development Division at the African Development Bank Group, stressed the need for smart investments to match urban growth. ?? Simon Stevens, Head of Cities and Infrastructure in the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), showcased projects tackling climate change, from flood resilience in the Philippines to green urban planning in Vietnam. The session left us with actionable ideas and fresh inspiration to drive participatory planning and sustainable urban development. ?? Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/dw5iCegV #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment #OurCityPlans #Infrastructure #Leadership

?? How can we rethink our cities for a more sustainable future? That is the critical question we will tackle at our upcoming COP29 event. Together, we will explore how urban planning and design can reduce GHG emissions and foster vibrant and inclusive communities, from the building to the neighborhood and city scales. ?? Session Details When: 20 Nov 17:00-18:00 Where:?Buildings + Cooling Pavilion, Area E, G10 Not at COP29? Watch the live stream here: https://lnkd.in/ehFwR3_J Join us to : - Share Your Vision: Contribute your ideas for sustainable cities and identify key actions needed in your community. - Learn from Experts: Discover concrete examples of how urban planning and design can drive climate resilience. - Connect Scales: Explore how aligning strategies across building and neighborhood scales can yield impactful climate benefits. The event will include key insights from the UN-Habitat Executive Director, Anacláudia Rossbach, from the City of Chefchaouen, Planners for Climate Action, American Society of Landscape Architects, and the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance. A session co-organized by UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) and Laudes Foundation Maliya LAZLI Nazakat Azimli Olafiyin Taiwo MRTPI Pamela Conrad Simone Mangili Sarah Roberts Joy Mutai Naomi Hoogervorst Jia Cong Ang Laura Petrella Alina Koschmieder

Cities Need US$4.5-5.4 Trillion Annually for Resilient Infrastructure – But They’re Only Securing 18% of It ? Cities and urban areas face a critical challenge: they require US$4.5-5.4 trillion annually to invest in resilient infrastructure for transport, energy, water, waste, and telecom by 2030. Yet, only US$831 billion per year is currently being secured. ? At COP29, join us to explore and discuss strategies for planning and financing resilient and sustainable infrastructure. The session will feature insights from sub-national governments from Cross River State, Nigeria, and Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco, and partner organizations @UNDRR, @ARUP, @Habitat for Humanity, and @Arena Recycling Industry. ? ?? Date: Monday, November 18 ? Time: 17:30 - 18:30 ?? Location: Multilevel Action & Urbanization Pavilion (Zone E, Pavilion I15) ? Don’t miss it – see you at the Multilevel Action & Urbanization Pavilion! ? #COP29 #UrbanResilience

Our City Plans Este a?o recibí un premio de urbanismo por mi ilustración RED PLAN de parte de la iniciativa de ourcityplans y Inclusive Communities, Thriving Cities Programme | by UN-Habitat _regeneration de Onu Habitat Esta semana recibí la noticia de que mi dise?o fue exhibido en el Foro Mundial Urbano en El Cairo, Egipto. En el marco del día mundial de las ciudades, tuve participación en el evento. Les comparto la foto que mostraron. #teamproyectos #onuhabitat #UNHABITAT #wuf12 #wuf #urbanplanning #illustrationart #ciudades #plan #cairo #egypt World Urban Forum #riskmanagement #kemosion Our City Plans | by UN-Habitat UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)

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