Achieving nationally-determined contributions (NDCs) requires subnational action across sectors while centering equity and meaningfully engaging communities. Don’t miss out on this impactful conversation as part of the COP 29 program as public and private sector leaders discuss ways to partner to implement scalable solutions for CO2 reduction, resilience, and health benefits in the built and natural environment. Attendees will learn about the role that community engagement and public policy tools play in building frameworks for economic development and sustaining climate action progress.

Speakers include:

Keynote remarks: Chair Brenda Mallory, White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)

Panel 1: Investing, Deploying, and Implementation

• Moderator: Elizabeth Beardsley, Senior Policy Counsel, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
• Rama Dunayevitch, Global Impact Partnership Lead, Autodesk
• Olga Faktorovich, Senior Director of Climate Integration and Sustainability, Abt Global
• Paul Lau, CEO and General Manager, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
• Jessica Olson, Head of Global Affairs, Americas, Topsoe

Panel 2: Policy, Regulation, and Planning

• Moderator: Amy Holm, Executive Director, The Climate Registry
• Samuel Assefa, Director, Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, California Governor’s Office
• Davina Hurt, Board Member, California Air Resources Board
• Joe Nguyen, Washington State Senator
• Brigid Shea, Commissioner, Travis County, TX