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Hannah Abdullah

Senior Program Officer & Fellow | German Marshall Fund of the United States Brussels, Belgium

Biography

Hannah Abdullah is a Senior Program Officer & Fellow with the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and leads GMF Cities’ work on urban climate action. Previously, she was a Senior Research Fellow for CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs). She regularly speaks and publishes on the role of cities in global climate governance.

Sessions

15:45h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

How Can Cities Fulfill their Net-zero Ambitions?

Hannah Abdullah German Marshall Fund of the United States Senior Program Officer & Fellow Moderator

Martina Colman Climax Community Head of Climate Science Speaker

#Adaptation, #Climate Change, #Climate Emergency, #Content Capsule, #Decarbonisation, #Energy Transition, #Green Deal, #Migration, #Urban Resilience

07-11-2023 15:45 07-11-2023 16:30 Europe/Madrid How Can Cities Fulfill their Net-zero Ambitions?

Cities have the power to drive change in the fight against the climate crisis. Tackling interconnected urban challenges, including the energy transition or food insecurity, calls for comprehensive solutions. Through curbing emissions, leading scalable projects, and fostering collaboration, cities can enact effective climate action. However, the question remains: which strategies will yield time and cost-effective results in achieving these crucial objectives?

Hall 2 | Green Room

Tue 7 15:45h - 16:30h Hall 2 | Green Room Full Congress Pass