The cities we want: Implementation of the European Mission of Cities in Spain.

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09:15 to 09:30 | G1 - Welcome and Reception

• María García Rodríguez | EIT Climate-KIC Director for Spain
• Julio Lumbreras | Director citiES 2030, professor Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

09:30 to 11:30 | DA1 - Climate Futures and Social Change

Climate change confronts us with an extreme complexity as it weaves aspects of formal sciences, social life, ethics, politics, among others. In this first session we will address the importance of thinking about the future of the world in which we are facing the possibility of its disappearance. We will reflect on the role and response of the city and the citizenry to this scenario.

• Ramón Ramos | Sociologist, Professor at the Complutense University of Madrid
• Marta Román | Geographer, consultant at Gea 21
• Eladio Romero: Environmental Coordinator of the Seville City Council

12:00 to 13:30 | G2 - Opening Ceremony

In April 2022 the European Union announced the 112 cities selected to undertake sustainable transformation through the Mission. Spanish cities have been leading this process having already submitted their Climate City Contracts and strengthening multilevel collaboration. Through this first session, we will recap the main advances of the Mission and give a prospective of the next steps in the Spanish and European context.

• María García Rodríguez | EIT Climate-KIC Director for Spain
• Julio Lumbreras | Director citiES 2030, professor Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
• Elena Pita, Director of the Biodiversity Foundation
• UIMP Representative
• Santander City Council Representative
• Public sector representatives

WORKSHOPS : Las Llamas
15:30 - 17:30

TA1 - Workshop for the diagnosis and design of more inclusive climate action plans.
Do climate action plans effectively address the diversity that makes up urban societies? The climate crisis does not only involve environmental challenges; it also affects access to rights. The European Mission presents an opportunity to improve quality of life and reduce inequalities. In this workshop we will learn tools and methodologies for analyzing the impact of emission reduction levers on inequalities. The ultimate goal is to incorporate a social perspective in the design of climate action plans. Activity organized by itdUPM and Oxfam Intermón.

• Beatriz Novales | Director of Programs, Citizenship and Advocacy at Oxfam Intermón
• Irene Ezquerra | ItdUPM Integrator
• Santiago Nardini: Integrator at itdUPM
• Caren Camiscia, Integrator at itdUPM

TA2 - Workshop on citizen involvement and just transition.
A workshop given by the Transversal Landscape team, which will explore strategies for achieving genuine and effective citizen participation. Through the "ladder of participation" approach, concrete tools and proposals that cities can implement in a practical way will be shown. Barriers and challenges associated with participatory processes and how they are integrated into climate action plans will be presented.

• Jon Aguirre Such | Architect-urban planner and co-founder of Paisaje Transversal
• Ángela Peralta | Architect-urban planner and partner of Paisaje Transversal
• Pablo Muñoz Unceta | Architect-urban planner in Paisaje Transversal
• Uxue Jauregi Aranbarri: Architect-urban planner in Transversal Landscape

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9:30 - 11:00 | SB1 - The role of the private sector in the Mission of climate neutral cities.

This session will develop the main elements that demonstrate the need for an active involvement of the private sector in the decarbonization of cities through effective commitments to decarbonization and its financing.

• Valentín Alfaya | Sustainability Director at Ferrovial - Spanish Green Growth Group
• Ángela Rivada Rodríguez | Coordinator of Economic Promotion and European Programs of the Innovation and Development Agency of Valladolid, Valladolid City Council.
• Blanca Solans, Councilor of Finance and European Funds in the City Council of Zaragoza

11:00 - 12:30 | DB1 - How to achieve effective commitments to decarbonization by private actors?

In this session, a number of practical tools will be presented to help companies plan clear commitments to decarbonizing the city.

• Julio Lumbreras | Director citiES 2030, professor Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
• Alberto Sota | Iberdrola's Residential Climate Manager
• Emma Rué, General Manager DALEPH
• Teresa Sancho | Quality and Environment Director, SAICA Group
• Ana Contreras | Regenerative Design Business Development Manager ACCIONA

12:30 - 14:00 | DB2 - Private financing in the European Mission of Cities: Mechanisms, instruments and strategies.

This session will discuss mechanisms, instruments and levers to attract private financing for the implementation of the private sector in the financing of decarbonization.

• Tomás Conde | Director - NWorld Advisory, Tech & Operations
• Julián Romero | Director, Observatory of Sustainable Finance, OFISO
• Esther Badiola | Climate Office Coordinator, European Investment Bank
• Rafael Matos | Director - Head of Sustainability and Impact Investing, COFIDES
• María Elisa Arroyo, ESG Director Kutxabank

WORKSHOPS : Las Llamas
15:30 - 17:30

TB1 - Workshop - How to achieve effective commitments from private actors in the Climate City Contracts?

This session will focus on Annex III of the Climate City Contracts, which deals with the adhesion of public and private sector organizations. It will work on the development of tools to enable clear commitments from the private sector in the decarbonization of cities.

• Valentín Alfaya | Sustainability Director Ferrovial - Spanish Green Growth Group
• Francisco Gonçalves | City advisor at NetZeroCities
• Alvaro Soldevila | City advisor at NetZeroCities
• Andoni Hidalgo , Designer & Producer, Gipuzkoa Local Ecosystem at EIT Climate-KIC

TB2 - Workshop - How to attract private financing in the implementation of the action plans included in the Climate City Contracts?

This session will focus on Annex I - Climate Action Plan of the climate agreements. A project fiche containing specific indicators and relevant financial data will be developed. The fiche will serve to attract private financing to implement the cities' decarbonization roadmap.

• Gregorio Gonzalo Moreno | Partner NWorld Advisory, Tech & Operations
• Martín Sanz Hernández | Senior Manager at NWorld
• Mónica Catalán Diaz, Sustainable Finance Sr. Consultant at NWorld
• Manuel Rodrigo Pinilla: Sustainable Finance Consultant at NWorld

WORKSHOPS : Las Llamas
9:30 - 12:30

TC1 - Workshop - Neighborhood offices.

Concrete projects that evaluate citizen participation will be presented and analyzed. citizen participation in the Neighborhood Offices for energy rehabilitation. With the support of Ensanche 21, strategies to involve citizens in this process will be explored.

• Isabel Pineda Bernabé | Architect in Ensanche 21
• María Uralde Montenegro | Architect in Ensanche 21
• Claudia Pennesse | Dynamizadora at Ensanche 21
• Valentina Oquendo: citiES 2030 Facilitator in EIT Climate-KIC
• Alvaro Soldevila | City advisor at NetZeroCities

TC2 - Workshop - Financing Rehabilitation.

A workshop in which projects will be presented in order to analyze effective financing tools that enhance the participation of the private sector.

• Albert Cuchí | Architect and professor at Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña
• Beatriz García-Moncó | Missions coordinator at Vitoria-Gasteiz City Hall
• Alberto Martínez de Ilarduya García | Administrative and financial manager at Ensanche 21
• Francisco Gonçalves | City Advisor at NetZeroCities
• Moises Álvaro | Facilitator of citiES 2030 at EIT Climate-KIC

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G3 - Inspirational session with Kirsten Dunlop, CEO of EIT Climate-KIC

• Kirsten Dunlop CEO EIT Climate-KIC
  

15:30 - 17:00 | G4 - Alliance for Mission | Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose - University College of London.

In this session, developed by the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose of UCL, we will share the main reflections, experiences and ideas regarding the creation and strengthening of partnerships as mechanisms to support the climate missions of European cities.

• Ana Paula Rojas Cosp University College London
• Darío Arenas-Villegas University College London
• Lorenzo Dall'Omo University College London
• Luis Saénz University College London

17:00 - 18:30 | G5 - Closing session

You will have access to workshop reports, conclusions, results and next steps at the close of the course. You will get an overview of the discussions, achievements and future actions to be undertaken. 

• María García Rodríguez | Director for Spain of EIT Climate-KIC
• Julio Lumbreras, Director of citiES 2030.

This course is aimed at people from the public administration, professionals and organizations in the urban, social and environmental fields, committed companies, specialized consultants, universities and training centers, people in training and anyone interested in the transformation of cities through sustainable and efficient models.

The registration fee is 152.50 € per person. There are different ways of registration, select the one that best suits you or contact us for more information at manuel.almestar@climate-kic.org

• Individual Enrollment (Link HERE)

• Group registrations: write to: manuel.almestar@climate-kic.org with the data of the persons to be registered [full name, DNI/NIE/PASSPORT (only one of the three) and e-mail]. In the case of organizations it is important to include billing information.

The course will last 3 days (from Monday, July 17 to Thursday, July 19), and will be held in La Magdalena, Santander (Spain).