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In a rapidly changing global context marked by economic pressures and evolving global politics, long-term climate strategies are becoming increasingly important. Initially encouraged by the Paris Agreement, they are more than part of an international climate change cooperation process. A credible long-term plan supports national governments in navigating diverse priorities and sets out how a country will build a low-carbon economy by mid-century while ensuring the transition creates jobs, improves health, strengthens food security and supports communities.

As governments navigate competing priorities and prepare future climate plans, long-term strategies can provide the anchor that aligns policy, investment and development goals. But what does a ‘good’ long-term strategy look like? How can countries harmonize economic growth, social progress and climate resilience? And what are some ways to align global resources with country-driven priorities? 

Join us to hear from experts and country representatives on how they are bringing policymakers and domestic stakeholders together across sectors, ministries and priorities around a shared vision—using long-term strategies not only to reduce emissions, but also to build resilient low-carbon economies that support stability and improve people’s lives. 

Speakers:

  • Venugopal Mothkoor, Senior Energy and Climate Modelling Specialist, NITI Aayog, India
  • Juan Carlos Monterrey, Special Representative for Climate Change for the Republic of Panama
  • Abas Mohammed, CEO at the Ministry of Planning and Development of Ethiopia
  • Paseka Mabina, Director for Climate Change Mitigation Research and Analysis,  Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), South Africa
  • Jacob Lawrence, Assistant Director, International Climate Engagement Division, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia
  • Cynthia Elliott, Senior Climate Policy Associate, Global Climate, Economics and Finance Program, World Resources Institute
  • Melanie Robinson, Global Climate, Economics and Finance Program Director, World Resources Institute (moderator)

Interpretations will be provided in French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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