Name: In Conversation with the WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities Finalists
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Description: Explore how to accelerate momentum for climate-ready cities with five inspiring finalist teams from around the world

In Conversation with the WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities Finalists

WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities is World Resources Institute’s program dedicated to shaping a future where cities work better for everyone.

WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Explore how to accelerate momentum for climate-ready cities with five inspiring finalist teams from around the world

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Join us during Climate Week NYC for an uplifting exploration of five groundbreaking projects that have demonstrated how to accelerate momentum for climate-ready communities. During this event, you will have an opportunity to hear from team members from all five of the <a href="https://prizeforcities.org/" title="https://prizeforcities.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2023-2024 WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities finalists</a> and take part in an engaging conversation on urban transformation in today’s world.The WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities seeks to inspire urban change-makers across the globe by sharing compelling stories of urban transformation and building a dynamic network of changemakers. All five finalist teams have demonstrated transformative impacts on their cities.This cycle’s finalists are:<ul><li><a href="https://prizeforcities.org/project/rodrigo-bueno-climate-resilient-housing" title="https://prizeforcities.org/project/rodrigo-bueno-climate-resilient-housing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rodrigo Bueno: Climate-Resilient Housing</a> (Buenos Aires, Argentina)</li><li><a href="https://prizeforcities.org/project/kham-river-restoration-initiative" title="https://prizeforcities.org/project/kham-river-restoration-initiative" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kham River Restoration Initiative</a> (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, India)</li><li><a href="https://prizeforcities.org/project/re-ciclo" title="https://prizeforcities.org/project/re-ciclo" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Re-Ciclo</a> (Fortaleza, Brazil)</li><li><a href="https://prizeforcities.org/project/green-community-schoolyards" title="https://prizeforcities.org/project/green-community-schoolyards" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Green Community Schoolyards</a> (New York City, United States)</li><li><a href="https://prizeforcities.org/project/climate-budget" title="https://prizeforcities.org/project/climate-budget" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Climate Budget</a> (Oslo, Norway)</li></ul>Join technical leads from the projects as well as leading urban thinkers and practitioners as we dive into the stories behind these transformative projects. How do we spur and sustain change? How do we balance climate action with equitable development? The event will feature presentations by the finalists, interactive conversations and a Q&A session.Agenda:<ul><li>Opening remarks by Rogier van den Berg, Global Director, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities</li><li>Keynote address by Jaime Pumarejo, Executive Director of Breathe Cities at Clean Air Fund and Former Mayor of Barranquilla, Colombia (2021-2022 Grand Prize Winner)</li><li>Moderated discussion with finalist representatives</li><li>Audience Q&A</li></ul>We look forward to seeing you!Please bring identification for entrance into the building.

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