Panel. Cities and structures: building a sustainable world

Supported by Schneider Electric

Cities account for more than 70% of global CO2 emissions. But this comes mostly from industrial and motorised transport systems that use fossil fuels and rely on infrastructure built with carbon-intensive materials. How could cities be designed in more sustainable and resilient ways? Hear how specific cities are prioritising more equitable urban development to improve life for billions while generating environmental and economic benefits and what about electrification and the grid infrastructures?

How are cutting-edge technologies building sustainability by reshaping urban landscapes and enhancing infrastructure while improving life for residents?
What innovative transport solutions are revolutionising mobility and reducing congestion?
What groundbreaking architectural concepts are changing how we perceive and interact with our cities?
How do we balance sustainable modernisation with the preservation of cities’ cultural heritage?

Moderated by Katie Walsh, head, climate finance for cities, states, regions and North America lead, CDP

Speakers
Nancy Sutley, chief sustainability officer and deputy mayor for energy and sustainability, City of Los Angeles
Walker Wells, principal, Raimi + Associates; lecturer, University of California Los Angeles
Bruno Pigott, acting assistant administrator, U.S. EPA
Mike Kazmierczak, chief marketing officer, Digital Energy Division, Schneider Electric