On March 5-7, 2018
The CitiesIPCC Cities and Climate Change Science Conference aims to inspire the next frontier of research focused on the science of cities and climate change. The conference is organized by CitiesIPCC and will be held in Edmonton from March 5-7, 2018.
Cities and regions will play a vital role in driving the energy transition that is needed to achieve the #1o5C target. See how local and regional governments can deliver on 100 percent renewable energy targets. #StepUp2018 @Cities_IPCC @IPCC_CH @CANIntl https://t.co/PLr5HAsu4H
The science is clear: limiting global warming to #1o5C is still possible. It will require rapid and radical transformation of our society but it can and it should be done #IPCC #SR15 #climatechange #Cities4Climate
Huge risk if global warming exceeds 1.5C, warns landmark UN report
Huge risk if global warming exceeds 1.5C, warns landmark UN report
Urgent changes needed to cut risk of extreme heat, drought, floods and poverty, says IPCC
www.theguardian.com
This report gives policymakers & practitioners the information they need to make decisions that tackle climate change while considering local context & people’s needs. The next few years are probably the most important in our history, Debra Robers, Co-Chair WGII
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the Global Research and Action Agenda on Cities and Climate Change Science
The Research and Action Agenda, co-developed with CitiesIPCC conference participants, the primary output of the CitiesIPCC conference has been finalized, and is now available.
Partners Statement
On March 7, 2018, On the last day the CitiesIPCC Cities and Climate Change Science Conference in Edmonton, 10 of the leading urban and scientific global organizations presented “The Science We Need for the Cities We Want: Working together to implement the global research and action agenda on cities and climate change” a joint statement describing how they will work together to support the implementation of the global research and action agenda on cities and climate change.
Conference Photographs and Webcast Recordings
Watch webcasts of the CitiesIPCC Conference plenaries and associated opening and closing press conferences and view photographs
Participant Posters and Presentations
View Cities IPCC Conference participants’ posters and presentations slides presented during the parallel sessions including the Youth Session white paper.
Conference Location
The Shaw Conference Centre is Situated in the city’s vibrant downtown core atop the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, the central location offers easy access to Edmonton’s major hotels, restaurants, theatre venues, river valley and shops.
Partners & Organizers
Proud Host City
