Inauguration of ‘Neighbourhood for the collective action on Cities, Water and Infrastructure’

This inaugural event will formally launch the Neighbourhood, a 400sqm space composed of 4 pavilions, celebrating its vision and setting the tone for the two weeks of events that will take place in the space during COP30. This event will bring together high-level representatives aligned with the COP30 Presidency Agenda, especially Axis 4: Cities, Infrastructure and Water. By placing people and territories at the center of climate discussions, the neighbourhood aims to generate lasting impacts before, during, and after COP30. Key expected outcomes include:

• Greater recognition of the urban agenda as central to climate action within COP30 discussions and outcomes.
• Strengthen water security, sound water management and water risk reduction as climate solutions within UNFCCC dialogues as well as contribute to advancing the operationalization of water-related COP Presidency initiatives and cooperative ventures
• Greater integration of disaster-resilient infrastructure into national adaptation strategies, along with positioning resilient infrastructure as an investment priority, can unlock the ‘resilience dividend’ and drive adaptation finance.
• Greater integration of the buildings and cooling sectors’ pivotal role in climate action.
• Stronger visibility and voice for cities and regions as climate actors, working in alignment with national governments and global frameworks.