【COP29 Side-Event】Nature-Positive Cities: Pathways to Urban Adaptation and Transformation

Day:2024.12.16

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Person in charge

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Toru Yoshida Office for Sustainability Management Senior Deputy Director

Overview

Date: 14/11/2024
Host: Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE), Thailand
Location(pavilion name):Thailand

Speaker

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Mr. Pornphrom Vikitsreth Bangkok Metropolitan Administration  
Dr. Andrea Ramirez United Nations University  
Ms. Naomi Hoogervorst UN-Habitat  
Mr Toru Yoshida JICA  

Primary objectives and outcomes

Discussion on how cities can adopt nature-positive strategies to enhance urban resilience and adaptation

Content of the discussions

This session explored how cities could adopt nature-positive strategies to boost urban resilience and adaptation. Experts were brought together to discuss critical topics, including integrating green infrastructure, restoring biodiversity, and leveraging nature-based solutions to address challenges like flood management and air quality improvement. Additionally, the focus was on the role of financial tools in supporting climate resilience projects and aiding urban recovery from climate-related disasters.