Science as a Catalyst: Mobilising Urban Climate Research Actors from the Global South for the IPCC SR Cities

Partnerships for co-creation of knowledge and research

Jan Korte

Policy Advisor

22 Jun | 11:30–11:55
organization
GIZ
country
Germany
Reference: 
CR2-03
Multi-level Governance and Partnerships
Insight to Impact (Research and Practice) (60-minute session)
Conference room 2 (CR2)

Summary

Cities in the Global South are on the frontlines of climate change, yet the scientific voices that understand their realities most deeply remain underleveraged in global policy and innovation agendas.

This session explores how to unlock the potential of urban climate research actors from the Global South across two critical interfaces: research-to-policy and research-to-innovation. We examine how scientists, research institutions, and knowledge networks can more effectively shape urban transitions.

A key focus will be the upcoming IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities: How can Global South research actors actively contribute to and champion the uptake of this landmark report in local and national policy processes, city planning, and investment decisions?

The session will feature an Insight Brief authored by GIZ on this topic, providing an evidence base for discussion.

Partners

Organization
Country
GIZ
Germany

Session panelists

Panelist
Role
Organization
Country
Jan Korte
Policy Advisor
GIZ
Germany
Judy Omumbo
Head of Partnerships & Co-creation
Science for Africa Foundation
Kenya
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