Walvis Bay mayor talks climate resilience at COP28
Walvis Bay is making waves on the international stage as mayor Trevino Forbes took centre stage at the Conference of the Parties (COP28) summit in Dubai this week.
The event brought together global leaders in a discussion focused on inclusive strategies for local climate adaptation and resilience.
Forbes was a featured speaker at the session titled 'Ahead of the Curve: Inclusive Strategies for Local Climate Adaptation and Resilience'.
Central roles
During a plenary session, Forbes emphasised the crucial role of local governments in fostering climate resilience applications and actions that reflect the reality of cities.
He highlighted the significance of bringing diverse stakeholders together in safe and inclusive spaces to foster dialogue and trust.
"Such efforts can catalyse the development of practical, adaptable and effective resilience measures," he said.
“Local governments play a central role in fostering climate resilience applications and actions that are grounded in the reality of our cities,” he added.
Strong panel
Forbes represented the regional mayors forum for the Covenant of Mayors for Sub-Saharan Africa on a distinguished panel. Alongside him were Dr Cristian Zamora, Mayor of Cuenca, Ecuador, Gabriel Souza, vice president of Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil and Ahmed Aboutaleb, mayor of Rotterdam.
Forbes also actively participated in the Finance Ambition Loop Dialogue, engaging in a roundtable discussion with fellow mayors and subnational leaders.
Simon Stiell, the executive secretary for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, underscored the importance of leaders, at all levels, driving the climate change agenda.
The event brought together global leaders in a discussion focused on inclusive strategies for local climate adaptation and resilience.
Forbes was a featured speaker at the session titled 'Ahead of the Curve: Inclusive Strategies for Local Climate Adaptation and Resilience'.
Central roles
During a plenary session, Forbes emphasised the crucial role of local governments in fostering climate resilience applications and actions that reflect the reality of cities.
He highlighted the significance of bringing diverse stakeholders together in safe and inclusive spaces to foster dialogue and trust.
"Such efforts can catalyse the development of practical, adaptable and effective resilience measures," he said.
“Local governments play a central role in fostering climate resilience applications and actions that are grounded in the reality of our cities,” he added.
Strong panel
Forbes represented the regional mayors forum for the Covenant of Mayors for Sub-Saharan Africa on a distinguished panel. Alongside him were Dr Cristian Zamora, Mayor of Cuenca, Ecuador, Gabriel Souza, vice president of Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil and Ahmed Aboutaleb, mayor of Rotterdam.
Forbes also actively participated in the Finance Ambition Loop Dialogue, engaging in a roundtable discussion with fellow mayors and subnational leaders.
Simon Stiell, the executive secretary for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, underscored the importance of leaders, at all levels, driving the climate change agenda.
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