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 30 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:

• Elizabeth Beardsley, Senior Policy Counsel, U.S. Green Building Council
• Sam Cho, Commissioner, Port of Seattle
• Sandy Grace, Vice President, U.S. Policy and Regulatory Strategy, National Grid
• Bob Hinkle, President and Chief Executive Officer, Metrus Energy
• Amy Holm, Executive Director, The Climate Registry
• Anica Landreneau, Global Director of Sustainability, HOK
• Sophie Miremadi, Vice President, Global Government Affairs and Public Policy, AVEVA
• Alice Reynolds, President, California Public Utility Commission
• Andrea Romero, New Mexico House of Representatives, District 46
• Christina Snider-Ashtari, Tribal Liaison to Governor Newsom, State of California
• Alexa Voytek, Deputy Director, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
• Helen Walter-Terrinoni, Director, Global Climate Policy, Trane Technologies
• Kate Zyla, Executive Director, Georgetown Climate Center