Cyber Agora #13: Does COP matter for Planners?

Cyber Agora #13 Webinar on “Does COP matter for Planners?” Hosted by the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) on January 23rd, 2025. We dived into the role of planners in tackling climate change. Featuring top experts & planners discussing:

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the initiatives that put cities at the forefront of action - yunus Arikan, Director of ICLEI and indefatigable leader of the voice of cities and regions in the COP negotiations + Olafiyin Taiwo MRTPI, researcher and lecturer at the University of Brighton and Chair of the Commonwealth Association of Planners Young Planners Network and Co-chair of the UN-Habitat Planners for Climate Action

Mitigation: Ensuring mobility without carbon - Philip Turner of SLOCAT,  the international, multi-stakeholder partnership powering systemic transformations and a just transition in transport and mobility systems  + Martina Juvara, practicing strategic planner and member of the ISOCARP Scientific Committee

Adaptation: Making space for water – Thomas Rebermark of the Stockholm International Water Institute, major contributors to the advancement of international policies for water management for a better future + Liz Sharp, professor of Water and Planning at the University of Sheffield with a keen interest on water governance issues.

Loss and Damage: Mapping vulnerability to prioritise action  – Cerin Kizhakkethottam an environmental lawyer and programme manager at UN Habitat, who has recently lead the preparation of specific guidance on vulnerability mapping  + Tjark Gall, urban resilience specialist at the World Bank and coordinator of ISOCARP’s Initiative for Climate Resilience Planning.