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04/17/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/17/2024 09:54

ADVISORY: Embargoed WRI Press Call on Cities Climate Hazards Analysis

ADVISORY: Embargoed WRI Press Call on Cities Climate Hazards Analysis

April 17, 2024
Advisory
Topic
Cities

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WASHINGTON (April 17, 2024) - Join the World Resources Institute (WRI) team on April 23, 2024 at 8:30 AM EDT / 14:30 CEST, for a preview of new analysis highlighting climate hazards under different warming scenarios - including heatwaves, cooling demand, and disease - for the world's cities.

The speakers will present findings on potential climate hazards for nearly 1,000 cities across the world - currently home to 2.1 billion people representing 26 percent of the global population. The data analysis and projections show the shifts, patterns and links between climate hazards, underscoring the need for city and national governments to inform their investments and policies with city-level data. This work was supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

The 2024 Cities Climate Hazards data set and analysis is strictly embargoed until April 30 at 5:01 AM EDT / 11:01 AM CEST. By registering for this press call, you agree to respect the embargo date and time.

To receive a Dropbox folder of embargoed data and graphics, email Hannah Lassiter or Alison Cinnamond.

WHAT
Embargoed Press Call to preview 2024 Cities Climate Hazards Analysis

WHEN
Tuesday, April 23 at 8:30AM EDT / 14:30 CEST

WHO
Speakers:

  • Rogier van den Berg, Global Director, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
  • Anjali Mahendra, Director of Global Research, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
  • Eric Mackres, Senior Manager, Data and Tools, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
  • Jaya Dhindaw, Executive Program Director, Sustainable Cities and Director, WRI India Ross Center
  • Aklilu Fikresilassie, Director, Thriving Resilient Cities, WRI Africa
  • Luis Antonio Lindau, Director, Brazil, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
  • Antha Williams, Global Head, Environment Program, Bloomberg Philanthropies

Moderator: Alison Cinnamond, Global Director, Strategic Communications, WRI

WHERE
To RSVP, please register here.

For any questions or to request embargoed content, please reach out to Hannah Lassiter or Alison Cinnamond.

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