Call for Papers for Innovate4Cities Conference 2021

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About the Organization:

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations programme for human settlements and sustainable urban development. It is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The mandate of UN-Habitat derives from the Habitat Agenda, adopted by the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1996. The twin goals of the Habitat Agenda are adequate shelter for all and the development of sustainable human settlements in an urbanizing world.

UN-Habitat and Global Covenant of Mayors call for programme submissions for the landmark Innovate4Cities Conference

UN-Habitat and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy are calling for proposals for the upcoming virtual Innovate4Cities Conference.

The I4C Conference (11 – 15 October 2021) supports accessible, innovative, equitable city climate action through promoting, guiding, and sharing city-focused research and innovation, driving partnerships and implementation at the local and neighbourhood scale.

The call for submissions for the conference programme will close on 4 August. The co-hosts invite their global network from academia, city practitioners, policymakers, the private sector, civil society and international organisations to showcase the latest science and innovation to bridge the gap between climate ambitions and results.

Topical Themes:

• Built and Blue/Green Infrastructure
• Sustainable Consumption & Production
• Finance
• Informality
• Uncertainty
• Urban Planning and Design

Cross-cutting Themes:

• City-level models and data
• Governance
• Scale
• Systems approach
• Justice and equity
• Digitalisation and smart cities
• Health and wellbeing

Who can apply?

• Academic and research institution
• Charitable Foundation
• Financial Institution
• Intergovernmental Organisation
• Local and regional government association
• Local government
• National government
• Governmental ministry or agency
• Media
• Non-governmental organisation
• Private Sector
• Trade association

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