Quezon City will take the lead in addressing the climate crisis as host of C40’s Southeast Asia UCAP CAI Programme’s Regional Academy this year.
“Quezon City is committed to being at the forefront of creating a sustainable and liveable environment for all. We are thrilled to share our city’s success stories, case studies, and best practices in implementing inclusive climate action with other academy participants,” Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said.
“QC is also looking forward to learning about other cities’ experiences and programs that we can adapt and initiate in our barangays,” she added.
In August, city officials, policymakers, and municipal delegates from Jakarta, Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Dares Salaam, Tanzania; Johannesburg, South Africa; Accra, Ghana, and the Quezon City government will convene to discuss the mainstreaming of Inclusive Climate Action (ICA).
Aside from highlighting the urgency of building the capacities of cities to adapt and thrive amid the climate crisis, the academy will also serve as a venue for city representatives to share experiences, engage in discussions, and learn from one another to stimulate collaboration and accelerate the implementation of policies.
To showcase Quezon City’s climate programs, delegates will also visit several ICA-related initiatives, offering tangible examples and insights for implementing similar measures in their cities.
The C40 Regional Academy is part of C40’s Climate Action Implementation Southeast Asia Programme, funded by the UK Government’s Urban Climate Action Programme. C40 is a global network of nearly 100 mayors from leading cities worldwide.
