As the world accelerates its efforts to achieve a decarbonised society, there is a growing interest in how cities, as the foundation for society and economy, are tackling climate change.
This side-event aimed to boost the work done by cities in their quest for net zero emissions. Representatives from various cities and related organisations both in Japan, Asia and the world will be invited to share advanced cases and discuss necessary measures to strengthen city-to-city cooperation, such as local decarbonization domino effect. The Japanese government will enhance the city to city cooperation in collaboration with third countries and a global regional decarbonization initiative in collaboration with the United States. This side event will also introduce the new initiative.

• • Michael S. Regan, Administrator, The United States Environmental Protection Agency
  • SHODA Yutaka, Vice Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
  • TAKAMURA Yukari, Professor, Institute for Future Initiatives, University of Tokyo
  • FUJINO Junichi, Programme Director, Integrated Sustainability Centre, IGES
  • Mahadi Che Ngah, Mayor, Kuala Lumpur City
  • Yulia Yulia, Policy Manager, Governor's Delivery Unit, Jakarta
  • Kelly King, Councilmember, Maui County HI (U.S)
  • Andres Landerretche, High Level Envoy of the Chilean COP25 Presidency, Chile
  • Aziza Akhmouch, Head of Cities, Urban Policies and Sustainable Development Division, OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities, OECD
  
  ▼Online speakers
  • YAMAGUCHI Tsuyoshi, Minister of the Environment, Japan (Video Message)
  • H.E. Dato’ Seri Dr. Shahidan Kassim, Minister of Federal Territories, Malaysia (Video Message)
  • KADOKAWA Daisaku, Mayor, Kyoto City
  • YOSHIDA Kazuhiro, Mayor, Namie Town