This September, Montréal will play host to two pivotal events that are set to advance climate action at both local and global levels. The GCoM Canada Implementation Cohort and the Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C24) will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the globe to collaborate on strategies that address the pressing challenges of climate change.
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1. GCoM Canada Implementation Cohort:
Group Training Session 2
- Date: Monday, September 9, 2024
- Location: Montréal City Hall
- Attendees: Closed to invited city staff and partners
Background:
Initiative conducted by the Global Covenant of Mayors, in partnership with ICLEI Canada and financed by the European Union, the GCoM Canada Implementation Cohort is a training and collaboration program designed to support municipal staff in the implementation phase of their climate mitigation and/or adaptation efforts. The Cohort has been collaborating since March 2024 and are convening for their last meeting on the occasion of GCoM’s Innovate4Cities Conference in Montreal.
Agenda:
7:30 AM: Meet in lobby – group walks from Intercontinental to the venue
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Breakfast on site in room 6A-35
8:30 – 9:00 AM: Welcome, land acknowledgement, overview of agenda – Megan Meaney, Executive Director, ICLEI Canada; Opening words – Monika Norkute, Programa Officer, EUD Ottawa; Andy Deacon, Co-Managing Director, GCoM
9:00 – 10:00 AM: Presentation and Q&A – Plan Climat, Partenariat Climat Montréal – Sidney Ribaux, Directeur du Bureau de la transition écologique et de la résilience, Ville de Montréal
10:00 – 11:00 AM: Workshop – Adaptation indicators
11:00 – 11:15 AM: Break
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM: Presentation – Accessing Federal Finance – Sebastien Hamel, North America Advisor, GCoM Americas; and Alex Gilbert, Consultant, GCoM Americas
12:15 – 1:15 PM: Lunch on site in room 6A-35
1:15 – 3:15 PM: Presentation and Workshop – Abhilash (Abhi) Kantamneni, Director of Action Research, Efficiency Canada
- Part 1: Understanding multi-dimensional nature of energy poverty. What is Energy Poverty? How does it connect to housing, climate, and justice?
- Part 2: Identify localized impacts and potential solutions. How does energy poverty show up in your community? Who does it affect? What can be done?
- Part 3: Measure, track and commit to act. How to measure energy poverty?
3:15 – 3:30 PM: Break
3:30 – 4:45 PM: Workshop – Implementation Considerations
4:30 – 5:30 PM: Closing thoughts – Cam Guthrie, GCoM Global Board Member, and Mayor of Guelph;
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2. Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C24)
- Date: September 10-12, 2024
- Oficial Website: 2024 Innovate4Cities
The Innovate4Cities Conference is a flagship event co-hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). As global temperatures continue to rise and 70% of cities face significant climate impacts, I4C24 will provide a critical forum for cities and their partners to drive forward innovative solutions for urban climate action.
Key Highlights:
- Global Impact: I4C24 will convene over 200 sessions, gathering experts from cities, academia, business, and civil society to bridge the gap between climate science and real-world urban action. The conference will focus on accelerating progress towards the Paris Agreement goals and informing the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report.
- AI x City Climate Action Hackathon: One of the most anticipated events, this hackathon will explore how AI applications, geospatial tools, and data can help cities improve climate risk and vulnerability assessments. The initiative will foster collaboration between traditionally underrepresented communities and cutting-edge technology providers.
- Strategic Partnerships: The conference will highlight the importance of multi-level governance and partnerships in achieving climate resilience. Sessions will showcase how local actions can align with global biodiversity agreements, explore the role of digitalization in urban climate solutions, and address the critical issue of financing city climate actions.