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.
Researchers at Boston University have built a tool that help cities map & compare their greenhouse gas emissions. Many cities track this already, but this tool offers a promising step forward in standardizing how we track and study this data https://t.co/wAQlHKKY6q @BU_Tweets
Governor of #Wisconsin Tony Evers is vowing to combat #ClimateChange at state level. Thanks to the U.S. Climate Alliance, @U_S_C_A_ governors from 19 other states are also making vows.
Check it out 👉
#ParisAgreement @GovEvers @msommerhauser
Wisconsin Governor Joins Climate Alliance Committed to Cutting Greenhouse Gases
The U.S. Climate Alliance, which aims to implement elements of the international Paris Agreement on climate change, includes governors from 20 states ...
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Inspired by @GretaThunberg, 13-year-old student, Charlotte Stuart-Tilley organized the first School Strike for #Climate in #Tallahassee. According to @guardian, 70,000 children are taking part in school strikes in 270 towns & #cities globally.
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“Charlotte Stuart-Tilley from the UU Church of Tallahassee is leading the way in marching for climate justice [photo courtesy Greta Thunberg]. h...
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.@Columbia student Renee Cho explains how long-term environmental protection can withstand short-termist political actions. One reason for hope is the role of cities are taking in tackling climate change. Read more about the 6 reasons to be hopeful 👉
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.
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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.
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Conference Photographs and Webcast Recordings
Watch webcasts of the CitiesIPCC Conference plenaries and associated opening and closing press conferences and view photographs
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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
