Quezon City has announced new dates for the C40 Southeast Asia Urban Climate Action Programme (UCAP) Inclusive Climate Action (ICA) Programme’s Regional Academy, which will now take place from September 2 – 6, 2024.
The event, originally scheduled August 5-9, 2024, was postponed due to the super typhoon and the enhanced southwest monsoon that recently affected the National Capital Region (NCR), including Quezon City.
“These extreme weather events have underscored the urgent need for collective action in addressing the climate crisis. Super typhoon Carina has further strengthened our resolve to tackle climate change head-on,” said Mayor Joy Belmonte.
The C40 Cities Southeast Asia UCAP ICA Programme’s Regional Academy is designed to bring together key stakeholders from across the region to develop initiatives centered in implementing action on energy and buildings, and developing policies and roadmaps towards net zero carbon buildings, realizing cities’ decarbonisation ambition.
In addition to energy and buildings, inclusive climate action is a key tenet of the programme to ensure cities thrive without leaving anyone behind.
City officials, policymakers, and municipal delegates from Jakarta, Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Quezon City will convene to share experiences and challenges in developing and implementing ICA in their respective cities. Best practices in other CAI cities from Africa and Latin America will also be exchanged for shared learning in this area.
A one-day site visit to QC’s programs will also be initiated to further illustrate how the city ensures ICA for its residents, which can also inspire other delegates to adopt similar projects.
“This event will further provide a timely and critical platform for discussing and implementing sustainable urban climate action in Southeast Asia. The academy will serve as a venue for city representatives to share experiences, engage in discussions, and learn from one another given the pivotal role that cities play in addressing the climate crisis,” added Belmonte.
The C40 Southeast Asia Regional Academy is part of C40’s Climate Action Implementation (CAI) Southeast Asia Programme, funded by the UK Government’s UCAP. This initiative supports 15 cities across Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia in implementing impactful climate actions and integrating climate strategies into their urban plans.
In Southeast Asia, the program collaborates closely with Quezon City, Jakarta, and Kuala Lumpur to address the climate crisis through transformational climate action, including enhancing energy efficiency and expanding the adoption of renewable energy in buildings.
C40 is a global network of nearly 100 mayors from leading cities worldwide, committed to a collaborative, science-based approach to fighting the climate crisis, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and mitigating climate risks while improving the health, well-being, and economic opportunities of urban residents.
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