12:00 - 13:15 (GMT) | 13:00-14:15 (CET) Register Here   To mark the launch of their latest report, Achieving Zero-Carbon Buildings: Electric, Efficient and Flexible, the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) is hosting a webinar. In this panel, you’ll hear global leaders in energy, technology, engineering and policy discuss the cross-sector action needed to accelerate progress in decarbonizing both new and existing global buildings. Specifically, panelists will be discussing: What is needed to tip the dial this decade on the electrification of building heating and uptake of low-cost insulation? How can electrified buildings be an asset within a clean energy system? How can we meet rising demand for cooling with efficient air conditioning and better building design? What is the opportunity to reduce the carbon from new construction through material decarbonization and building differently? The ETC’s new report draws a complete picture of the buildings sector’s emissions and energy use and describes how a combination of electric, efficient and flexible solutions can decarbonize buildings, improve standards of living and reduce energy bills if supported by ambitious policy. Speakers include: Lord Adair Turner, Chair of ETC Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy Dervilla Mitchell, Director of Arup Stephen Richardson, Senior Impact Director at the World Green Building Council (WGBC) Roxana Slavcheva, Global Lead for Built Environment at WRI Vincent Minier, VP of Energy Transition Research at Schneider Electric

12:00 - 13:15 (GMT) | 13:00-14:15 (CET) Register Here   To mark the launch of their latest report, Achieving Zero-Carbon Buildings: Electric, Efficient and Flexible, the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) is hosting a webinar. In this panel, you’ll hear global leaders in energy, technology, engineering and policy discuss the cross-sector action needed to accelerate progress in decarbonizing both new and existing global buildings. Specifically, panelists will be discussing: What is needed to tip the dial this decade on the electrification of building heating and uptake of low-cost insulation? How can electrified buildings be an asset within a clean energy system? How can we meet rising demand for cooling with efficient air conditioning and better building design? What is the opportunity to reduce the carbon from new construction through material decarbonization and building differently? The ETC’s new report draws a complete picture of the buildings sector’s emissions and energy use and describes how a combination of electric, efficient and flexible solutions can decarbonize buildings, improve standards of living and reduce energy bills if supported by ambitious policy. Speakers include: Lord Adair Turner, Chair of ETC Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy Dervilla Mitchell, Director of Arup Stephen Richardson, Senior Impact Director at the World Green Building Council (WGBC) Roxana Slavcheva, Global Lead for Built Environment at WRI Vincent Minier, VP of Energy Transition Research at Schneider Electric

2:00 – 4:00 PM EAT / 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMT / 6:00 – 8:00 AM EST Register Here Join us for the launch of a new research report on nature-based solutions in sub-Saharan Africa from WRI, the World Bank, and the African Development Bank, as well as our new Green-Gray Infrastructure Accelerator. 2024 was a year of harrowing climate events across sub-Saharan Africa. Devastating floods, extreme heat, and drought are just some of the challenges for the region, and they are likely to continue due to climate change. In the face of these risks, governments and communities alike will need to act and invest to build climate resilience, keep people safe, meet infrastructure needs, and grow their economies. But what efforts have already been made, and what else is needed? This event aims to advance nature-based solutions, including green-gray infrastructure, in sub-Saharan Africa to bolster climate resilience. The event will dive into a new report, Growing Resilience: A Strategic Assessment of Nature-Based Solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Experts and report authors will explore the current landscape of NBS across the region, painting a picture of where progress has emerged and what actions can be taken to fill existing gaps. We will also launch the Green-Gray Infrastructure Accelerator, a cohort of 11 cities across seven countries in the region that are using NBS to meet infrastructure needs while boosting climate resilience. The event will feature high-level officials from cities and countries across Africa, investors and funders of NBS, civil society leaders, and senior representatives from multilateral development banks. This event is hosted as part of the UrbanShift Regional Africa Forum in Nairobi. Speakers: Wanjira Mathai, Managing Director, Africa and Global Partnerships (WRI) Natasha Collins, Conservation Finance Associate (WRI) Lizzie Marsters, Environmental Finance Manager (WRI) Hellen Wanjohi-Opil, Climate and Engagement Lead (WRI Africa) Boris Ton Van Zanten, Disaster Risk Management Specialist (World Bank Group) Additional speakers to be announced

10am ET (7am PST) / 4pm CET / 3pm GMT Register Here A critical measure of governments' efforts to tackle the climate crisis is underway as countries submit their new national climate plans under the Paris Agreement (known as nationally determined contributions, or NDCs). These plans are technically due by February 2025 and some countries have already released them, though numerous nations are expected to unveil their NDCs in the months leading up to the COP30 climate summit later this year. Join this webinar to hear from experts on how well new NDCs are stacking up – both to curb emissions and protect communities from increasingly severe climate impacts – and what to look out for next. Speakers will assess the plans submitted thus far and will also share what to expect from key forthcoming submissions, such as those from China and the European Union, as well as consider the next steps in driving progress toward a net-zero future. Speakers: Jamal Srouji, Senior Associate, World Resources Institute Clea Schumer, Research Associate, World Resources Institute Li Shuo, Director of China Climate Hub, the Asia Society Policy Institute Linda Kalcher, Executive Director, Strategic Perspectives Taryn Fransen, Director of Science, Research, and Data, World Resources Institute (Moderator)

Co-hosted by WRI Ross Center and the World Bank, Transforming Transportation 2025 is a comprehensive, week-long program anchored by two main forum days, March 11 and 12, with additional technical sessions and partner meetings throughout the week. The 22nd edition of Transforming Transportation will equip transport professionals with the skills, frameworks and resources needed to implement sustainable mobility solutions at scale. Guest speakers will address a range of critical topics, including building local capacity and strengthening institutional frameworks, funding and developing resilient infrastructure, improving road safety, ensuring a just transition for vulnerable communities and more. For virtual attendees, all main forum sessions will be available to livestream in English. Register Here

Register Here Copper is one of the most critical minerals driving the clean energy transition, especially for renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, and supporting infrastructure.  With global demand projected to grow by at least 50% by 2050 under the International Energy Agency’s Net Zero by 2050 Scenario, finding sustainable and efficient sourcing of copper is essential for the energy transition and circular economies. Research has pointed out that recycling copper from end-of-life (EOL) products plays an increasingly important role in complementing primary sources to meet growing copper demand.  Recycled copper currently accounts for about one-third of the global copper supply today and has the potential to significantly reduce energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and market pressures. WRI’s previous research highlights that building healthy and robust circular economies for copper requires three key components: a reliable and steady feedstock of copper scraps, high-standard recycling capacity, and strong market demand for recycled copper. However, key regions to improve the global EoOL copper recycling rates face unique challenges, with the U.S. and EU particularly constrained by limited copper processing capacities. This webinar marks the launch of WRI’s continuous efforts in 2025 to advance EOL copper recycling in key regions, focusing on expanding EOL copper processing capacities, especially for low-grade copper, in the U.S. and EU. This webinar will bring together diverse experts including leading industrial players, copper industrial associations, research organizations and policymakers. The discussion will focus on specific challenges, opportunities and strategies to mobilize investment and develop additional copper processing facilities across the U.S. and EU. By showcasing industry-specific similarities and differences, the event aims to drive momentum for advancing copper recycling efforts and foster collaboration among key stakeholders. Speakers: Xixi Chen, Senior Research Manager, WRI Shobhan Dhir, Critical Minerals Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA) Jennifer Layke, Global Director, Energy, WRI Erin Smith, Deputy Director, EHS & Recycling, Copper Development Association (CDA) Ke Wang, Global Lead, Energy Minerals and Circularity, WRI

Webinar 3: Nature-based Solutions to Mitigate Flooding and Stormwater Risks in Cities 26 March 2025 9:30-10:45 am Accra / 10:30-11:45 am Bonn / 12:30-1:45 pm Nairobi / 3:00-4:15 pm India / 4:30-5:45 pm Jakarta Register Here Co-organized by WRI India, UrbanShift, and Cities4Forests, this three-part capacity building training webinar series is designed to build capacity of city officials to conduct vulnerability assessments and implement nature-based approaches to enhance climate resilience in cities. The three webinars will focus on (1) an introduction to the Climate Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) framework to prioritize resilience actions in cities, (2) nature-based solutions to tackle extreme heat in cities, and (3) nature-based solutions to mitigate urban flooding. City government officials from global South cities, national government officials with urban development mandates and other urban practitioners are encouraged to attend and advised to participate in all three webinars for a comprehensive learning experience. The webinars will be conducted in English and simultaneous interpretation will be offered in French and Bahasa Indonesia. Contact / Kontak: John-Rob Pool (john-rob.pool@wri.org)

Building Capacity to Assess Urban Climate Hazards and Tackle Heat and Flooding in Cities: A Three-Part Capacity Building Training Webinar Series (2/3) Registr Here Webinar 2: Nature-based Solutions to Tackle Urban Heat in Cities 5 March 2025 9:30-10:45 am Accra / 10:30-11:45 am Bonn / 12:30-1:45 pm Nairobi / 3:00-4:15 pm India / 4:30-5:45 pm Jakarta Co-organized by WRI India, UrbanShift, and Cities4Forests, this three-part capacity building training webinar series is designed to build capacity of city officials to conduct vulnerability assessments and implement nature-based approaches to enhance climate resilience in cities. The three webinars will focus on (1) an introduction to the Climate Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) framework to prioritize resilience actions in cities, (2) nature-based solutions to tackle extreme heat in cities, and (3) nature-based solutions to mitigate urban flooding. City government officials from global South cities, national government officials with urban development mandates and other urban practitioners are encouraged to attend and advised to participate in all three webinars for a comprehensive learning experience. The webinars will be conducted in English and simultaneous interpretation will be offered in French and Bahasa Indonesia. Contact / Kontak: John-Rob Pool (john-rob.pool@wri.org)

Driving Change, Delivering Solutions Transforming Transportation 2025 MARCH 11-12, 2025 World Bank HQ, Washington, DC Register Here Global challenges like climate change, conflict, and fragility put immense pressure on transportation systems, especially in developing economies. To ensure future growth, stability, and poverty reduction, these economies must deliver effective transport solutions at scale. Transforming Transportation 2025 will focus on the skills, policies, and resources needed to move from planning and policy to the implementation of equitable, sustainable, and resilient transportation systems. This comprehensive, week-long program includes two core forum days and many more technical sessions. Key themes include building local capacity and strengthening institutional frameworks. Participants will explore resilience, road safety, financing, innovation, electric mobility, logistics, improving access for vulnerable groups, and more.

#FINANCEINCOMMON2025 Register Here Join us from 26–28 February 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, for the 5th Finance in Common Summit (FiCS), co-hosted by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The 2025 summit will unite global leaders, public development banks, the private sector, and philanthropies to reimagine and reshape sustainable finance. FiCS 2025, themed “Fostering Infrastructure and Finance for Just and Sustainable Growth,” serves as a global platform for over 2,000 changemakers dedicated to creating a greener, more inclusive world. The event will address key challenges through three core pillars:

About the Event: As the digital world evolves rapidly, are we effectively leveraging these advancements to help governments fulfil their commitments to chemical and waste-related SDGs while staying context-sensitive and aligned with national priorities?   This event will explore, inter alia, how tools such as the InforMEA Global Goals and MEA Strategic Plans – Mapping Linkages section visualizes MEA contributions to SDGs, strengthening policy coherence, identify key data gaps in tracking SDG progress on chemicals and waste governance and discuss strategies for improving data collection and availability; foster discussion on how policymakers can enhance reporting, policy alignment, and collaboration through digital tools and legal frameworks; and highlight the role of MEAs in accelerating progress toward SDGs on chemicals and waste by 2030. This event is organised by the InforMEA Initiative, co-chaired by UNEP and CITES and brings together over 20 MEA Secretariats hosted by 5 UN organizations and IUCN, in addition to observers and partners . For more information or any enquiries, please contact Angela Kariuki at angela.kariuki@un.org   We look forward to your participation! Event Details 📅 Date: Thursday, 8 May 2025 Time: 1.15pm - 2.45pm CEST 📍 Location: Hybrid (Online and In-person in Geneva) If you are registered to attend the COPs in person, we warmly invite you to join us in Room C, at the International Conference Centre in Geneva (CICG).  If you are not registered to attend the COPs, we welcome you to participate online.

Description June 4 & 11, 2025 10:00-11:30 (Session A) or 14:00-15:30 (Session B) EDT (UTC-4) Active remote sensing observations, like those from LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging), can provide information on the vertical structure of atmospheric trace gases, aerosols, and clouds, complementing passive remote sensors. Lidars transmit laser pulses and measure laser light scattered back to determine the altitude of gases, aerosols, and clouds with high accuracy. This training introduces data-users to the fundamentals of lidar remote sensing, highlighting strengths, limitations and differences when compared to passive remote sensors. Case studies will be used to demonstrate how to interpret lidar imagery from a variety of past and current spaceborne lidars, including the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar with Orthogonal Polarization (CALIOP), the Cloud-Aerosol Transport System (CATS), the Ice, Cloud, and Elevation Satellite, version 2 (ICESat-2), and the Earth Cloud Aerosol Radiation Experiment (EarthCARE) and provide instruction on how to acquire lidar data for analysis by the user. Register Here https://nasaenterprise.webex.com/webappng/sites/nasaenterprise/webinar/webinarSeries/register/5fa20288d26f4bb9a548bf7101471730