Resilience in Action: Local Preparedness for Environmental Challenges

Start: 01 Oct 2025 14:00
End: 01 Oct 2025 15:00
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Event Description

This session, organized in cooperation with Council of Europe, will address how local and regional governments can anticipate, manage, and respond to environmental risks. The panelists will discuss different aspects of local environmental governance, including water management, coastal erosion, and the growing risks associated with climate change, focusing on strengthening local capacities to improve preparedness, response, and resilience.


Moderators

Olga Krajewska

Expert for Climate Neutral Cities, NetZeroCities Programme

Speakers

Bernd Vöhringer

President of the Chamber of Local Authorities, Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe

Tamara Snofl

Mayor, Kungata Municipality

Anthony Buchanan

Councillor, East Renfrewshire Council

Teuvo Hatva

Regional Councillor, Kainuu Regional Council

Baran Güneş

Deputy Mayor, Mundanya Municipality