On the morning of Thursday September 26 2024, we are hosting an event in partnership with the World Health Organisation, C40 Cities, and the Global Climate & Health Alliance. It will convene leading health experts, Mayors, and local government representatives on the questions of sustainable cities, health, and fossil fuels to bridge these three critical topics.
Globally, cities account for around 75% of energy consumption and 70% of greenhouse gas emissions. Air pollution is responsible for 1 in 9 deaths worldwide. Health stakeholders and city leaders are acutely aware of this, however it is important that they join forces to discuss the root cause of the climate crisis, Fossil Fuels. Join this important conversation that will explore how to unlock urban health, resilience, and equity through local action and advocacy for a global just transition.
This event has reached capacity for for in-person participation, however will be livestreamed. You can register to join the conversation online via the link below:
Speakers Include:
State Senator Lena Gonzalez
Senator for California’s 33rd District, Vice Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, Majority Leader of the California Senate
Jeni Miller, PhD
Executive Director of the Global Climate and Health Alliance
Shweta Narayan
Campaign Lead, Global Climate and Health Alliance
Dr Maria Neira
Director of the Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Health, World Health Organisation
Jaime Pumarejo
Executive Director of Breathe Cities, Clean Air Fund
Alex Rafalowicz
Executive Director, Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Lucas Snaije
Cities & Subnational Campaign Coordinator, Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Mayor Erion Veliaj
Mayor of Tirana, Albania, former Member of Parliament of Albania and Minister of Social Welfare and Youth
Nkosindiphile Xhakaza
Executive Mayor, City of Ekurhuleni,
All further enquiries can be sent to lucas@fossilfueltreaty.org