Cities are at the frontlines of the climate crisis, and CDP data shows that 85% of cities report that they are already feeling the weight of climate hazards from extreme heat, flooding and rainstorms. Meanwhile, 70% of the world’s population will live in urban areas by 2050, meaning that, to sustain future economic growth and remain safe and secure places to live and work, cities must deliver urgent climate action fast. Fortunately, there are steps that cities can, and are taking to build a resilient and climate safe future. Explore our webinars below to learn more.
Upcoming webinars/events
Blue Green Healthy Cities for Happy People: The euPOLIS approach in modelling of Nature-based Solutions impacts in integrated urban planning & design
The EU Horizon 2020 euPOLIS project introduces Integrated Nature-based Solutions (NBS) Urban Planning Methodology for Enhancing the Health and Well-being (PH&WB) of citizens. The emphasis of the project is on creating healthy open spaces which will improve health and well-being of urban dwellers by reducing negative impacts of climate change and weather extremes. The euPOLIS innovative planning system brings together all urban infrastructure and ecosystem services for delivering balanced results based on optimisation of interactions of NBS in improving environmental microclimate conditions, thus PH&WB.
Join us during the EU Green Week to learn more about the euPOLIS pre-planning phase and talk with our experts about our unique NBS urban planning approach!
CDP scores: Aiming for A and understanding scoring
What is CDP scoring? Join our webinar to learn more about why we score cities, the methodology that will be used to score cities in 2022, how we highlight cities leading in climate action and tools to improve on your previous score.
Getting started with CDP-ICLEI Track & what's new this year?
New to CDP-ICLEI Track or reporting again? Please join CDP and ICLEI for this webinar kicking off the 2022 reporting period. Join our webinar co-hosted by CDP and ICLEI to receive step-by-step guidance on how to access the questionnaire, answer each of the different types of questions we ask and tips on best practice. We will also highlight the most recent changes to the Cities questionnaire and explain how our partnership makes reporting easier for your city. The webinar will explain how CDP and ICLEI can both support your city in its journey to a sustainable resilient future.
Join CDP and ICLEI to learn more about the new 2022 Cities Questionnaire. This streamlined Cities Questionnaire aims to raise the bar on progress tracking and accelerating climate action. Participate in this webinar for an in-depth look at what’s new, receive guidance on completing the questionnaire and join the discussion by asking any questions you may have.
The recent IPCC report released in February 2022 has underlined the fact that we are not prepared for the impacts of climate change. In response to dire mitigation and adaptation concerns, the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) published recommendations in 2017 for the dissemination of information on climate change risks and opportunities by non-financial corporations and financial institutions, offering information required for investors, creditors, and insurance agents to properly assess and price climate-related risks and opportunities. While often considered at physical risk from climate change, state and local governments also act as financial entities whose economic and social resilience is at stake.
Watch this webinar to learn about what the TCFD is, why it matters to state and local governments, and how they can utilize the TCFD-aligned CDP questionnaire to take a long-term strategic approach and be better equipped to support economic growth, attract new investors, reduce costs and potential damage, and thus to build more resilient communities.
CDP’s Catalyze Cohort is an opportunity to learn to develop and finance urgently-needed projects related to building energy efficiency for equitable and sustainable communities. This information session explains the objectives of the Catalyze Cohort, planned activities and the application process. Participation in the cohort is limited to local governments and public authorities in the U.S. or Canada. Apply by April 29, 2022, by 11:59 PM ET / 8:59 PM PT: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6724279/Application-for-CDP-s-Catalyze-Cohort-2022.
Reporting to the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) in 2022
The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) is the largest alliance for city climate leadership, uniting a global coalition of more than 11,500 cities and local governments who share a long-term vision of supporting voluntary action to combat climate change and moving towards a resilient and low-emission society. Interested in reporting to the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) in 2022? Join us to learn about how to report your inventories and fulfil the requirements of the Common Reporting Framework (CRF) to qualify for GCoM badges. This webinar will also cover the 2022 validation process, the key dates for reporting, and tools and guidance CDP and ICLEI provide to speed up the reporting process and to improve your data quality.
Home to 55% of the global population and accounting for 75% of global emissions, cities are on the frontline of the climate crisis, and have a vital role to play in building a net zero and resilient planet. The science is telling us we must act urgently to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050, to limit global warming to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels. At the same time, it is increasingly clear that cities are already suffering from climate impacts and increasing the resilience of urban populations is crucial. 93% of cities reporting through CDP-ICLEI Track in 2020 faced significant climate risks. This webinar provides an overview of Cities Race to Zero and Race to Resilience: the UNFCCC’s campaigns to rally city leadership in the transition towards a healthy, resilient and net zero carbon future, and how cities can report in line with their Race to Zero and Race to Resilience commitments through CDP-ICLEI Track.
New to CDP-ICLEI Track? Join our webinar co-hosted by CDP and ICLEI to receive step-by-step guidance on how to access the joint questionnaire, answer each of the different types of questions we ask and tips on best practice. The webinar will explain how CDP and ICLEI can both support your city in its journey to a sustainable resilient future.
Please join CDP and ICLEI for this webinar kicking off the 2021 reporting period. Cities that have previously reported through CDP-ICLEI Track System will be particularly interested in this webinar as we will highlight the most recent changes to the Cities questionnaire and explain how our partnership makes reporting easier for your city.
What are the benefits of reporting your city climate and environmental data? How can your city maximise these benefits by reporting high-quality data? Join our webinar co-hosted by CDP and ICLEI Southeast Asia to hear how reporting can support your city, guidance on best practice reporting, and insights from Southeast Asian cities including City of Ormoc, Seberang Perai and Balikpapan on how reporting has supported them on their climate action journey.
The Race to Zero is a global campaign run by the COP26 Presidency and High-Level Climate Champions to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions and investors for a healthy, resilient, zero carbon transition that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth. Cities Race to Zero brings together all cities and municipal governments who share a vision for a better future based on a set of principles that address equity together with the environment and who strive to build a coalition across business, labor unions, youth climate activists and civil society, to transform the world.
The campaign aims to recruit 1,000 cities from across the world into the Race to Zero to show municipal leadership at COP26, where national governments must strengthen their contributions to the Paris Agreement.
Reporting to the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) in 2021
The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) is the largest alliance for city climate leadership, uniting a global coalition of more than 10,000 cities and local governments who share a long-term vision of supporting voluntary action to combat climate change and moving towards a resilient and low-emission society. Interested in reporting to the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) in 2021? Join us to learn about how to report your inventories and fulfil the requirements of the Common Reporting Framework (CRF) to qualify for GCoM badges. This webinar will also cover the 2021 validation process and we will run through the tools and guidance CDP and ICLEI provide to speed up the reporting process and to improve your data quality.
What is CDP scoring? Join our webinar to learn more about why we score cities, the methodology that will be used to score cities in 2021, how we highlight cities leading in climate action and tools to improve on your previous score.
Driving the transition: Emissions reporting in cities
Join CDP, ICLEI and C40 on this webinar to learn more about resources to support cities on reporting emissions. This webinar will also provide information on how to report your emissions under the Common Reporting Framework (CRF). Through this webinar you will also learn about the useful tools and guidance provided by CDP, ICLEI and C40 to help you track and mitigate your city’s emissions.
Ahead of the curve: Risk monitoring and adaptation planning in cities
Listen to this webinar co-hosted by CDP, ICLEI and C40 to learn about how to accurately collect and report risk and adaptation related data through CDP-ICLEI Track. This webinar will also provide details of the resources and guidance available to help build resilience in cities.
Disclosure to CDP-ICLEI Track gives local authorities data-driven insights into their climate action. In addition, for those of you who’ve signed up to UK100's Net Zero Pledge and/or joined the COP26 Race to Zero Campaign, both require you to report your environmental data.
Breaking Through Barriers: How we can deliver on the decade of action
As this critical decade of ambition moves toward 2030 – the year by which science tells us we must reduce global GHG emissions by 50% – what are the barriers we must break through to address the climate crisis while balancing needs for more social and economic equity? Hear perspectives from key leaders in business, philanthropy and local government that will recharge and inform your efforts to plan strategically and work toward a just, sustainable and inclusive future.
The Biden Administration is putting a major emphasis on jobs creation as part of the clean energy transition, and a central pillar is an all-government approach. This will require building upon the efforts and ambition already ignited by companies, investors and municipal governments. So how can we supercharge these efforts? Jigar Shah, Director, Loan Programs Office at the U.S. Department of Energy, will discuss with Emily Kreps, Global Director, Capital Markets, CDP, how to break through the bottlenecks and accelerate progress to catalyze the bankability of clean energy – at the rapid-fire pace we need to meet the new U.S. emissions reduction targets.
Aiming for A: How Cities Can Lead on Climate-Related Disclosure
Disclosure helps local governments identify the areas where they can make the most progress in driving climate and environmental action. Using insights from disclosing cities and our partners, this roundtable lays out what leadership and best practice looks like for key topics relevant to North American Cities, and points to the tools and resources necessary to achieve this.
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated communities and deepened inequalities. City resources have been diverted to COVID-19 response and tax revenue has plummeted, making it challenging for local governments to respond to the health, economic, social injustice and climate crises. Despite these challenges, cities are leading on local action and a significant portion of expected federal relief will be deployed at the subnational level. This session will explore how cities are supporting a sustainable and equitable recovery that creates jobs, reduces GHG emissions and strengthens communities.
Better Together: How Cities and Corporates Can Engage in Meaningful Collaborations
With the growing need for environmental action and sustainable infrastructure, public and private sector engagement have become more important. This session will facilitate discussions between the public sector and corporations around collaborative action. Topics include how corporations view collaborative action, how barriers to private participation can be addressed, and how social and racial equity plays an important role in successful collaborations.
How Climate-Related Disclosure Achieves State and Local Government Economic Development Goals
The State of Arizona, Greater Phoenix region, and its largest utility are building a 21st century climate-ready economy for people and planet. Learn how the Grand Canyon State, the nation's fastest growing region, and a CDP A-rated utility have embraced climate transparency and actions to bolster resiliency and ensure natural resource protection, while concurrently advancing their economic development and competitiveness. Speakers will examine the role of innovation, entrepreneurship, and equitable growth through transparency and leadership.
Planning for a 1.5°C Future: Setting Science-Based Targets for Cities
Cities are one of the most important actors in the Race to Zero. This event will delve into what cities can do to aim for net-zero with a session devoted to cities that want to set a science-based target for climate change. This panel will outline what science-based targets are, why they are important for cities and what cities can do to set a science-based target. Information will be provided on the types of support, resources and guidance available to cities through CDP. Cities Race to Zero is organized with C40, GCoM, ICLEI, UCLG, WWF and WRI.
As cities across the United States lead with renewable energy and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, access to capital is critical to implement renewable energy projects. The Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) provides access to debt capital for commercial-scale clean energy projects in the United States and has $40 billion in loans and loan guarantees available. Join CDP’s Sustainable Infrastructure Team and our partners the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI) and National League of Cities, to learn more from DOE LPO Executive Director Jigar Shah on how leveraging LPO debt capital can help cities scale up their sustainability efforts.
What can cities get out of climate change reporting? How to access and make the most of local government climate data.
What can your city get out of reporting your climate and environmental data? Join our webinar co-hosted by CDP and ICLEI Oceania to hear how reporting can support your city’s climate action efforts, and how to access and make the most of local government climate data through the CDP Open Data Portal and other resources.
The climate leadership journey: Why reporting matters for African cities
As CDP-ICLEI Track has now opened for local governments to begin disclosing their environmental data, please join ICLEI Africa and CDP for this joint webinar where we’ll explain how disclosure works, the benefits of reporting, and how you can get started. We’ll also be joined by two African cities that currently disclose through our platform, who will share their experiences with reporting and why it’s been so beneficial for them. Reporting through our platform allows you to collect all of your city’s environmental data in one place, to participate in workshops and webinars to help you improve your city’s climate action efforts, and to learn from over 30 cities in Africa and over 800 cities worldwide that already report to CDP-ICLEI. This will be a great opportunity to learn about how to get involved and ask questions.
Embedding Net Zero into Local Authority Financial Appraisals
A webinar brought to you by Anthesis, a CDP accredited silver cities consultancy solutions provider in the UK.
As many local authorities move to implement their climate strategies and action plans, we have observed a need to better align decision making with Net Zero commitments. Many local authorities have told us that existing processes simply do not accommodate sufficient carbon consideration. This is also commonly combined with a lack of education and understanding of why carbon impact is important. This means that even after climate emergency declarations are made and ambitious action plans drafted, decisions are still being made to lock in more carbon-intense outcomes when alternative lower-carbon options may be available. Such decisions may also mean that longer-term socio-economic co-benefits and opportunities are overlooked. Join us as we take a look at how councils can embed Net Zero into investment decision-making to ensure sufficient carbon consideration.
To access the recording and to find out more about Anthesis, click the link below.
Getting the most from your 2021 climate reporting with WWF's One Planet City Challenge (OPCC)
WWF’s One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) is a friendly competition celebrating cities that are national and international frontrunners demonstrating ambitious climate actions. WWF will assess the alignment of cities’ climate actions, plans and targets with their fair share of the Paris Agreement and its goal to limit global warming to 1.5 °C. Cities wishing to participate in the One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) are invited to report their climate ambitions through CDP-ICLEI Track. This webinar will address the rationale, design, process and timeline of the initiative as well as how to use the reporting platform and successfully submit data to the OPCC.
Global Covenant of Mayors feedback and what to expect next
Learn about the feedback and amendment process and how to fulfil the requirements of the CRF to qualify for GCoM badges. This webinar covers the common mistakes of reporting and the frequently asked questions during the reporting and amendment process.
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