The Future of Proximities as a Lever for a Locally-Driven Sustainable Future for All
Global Proximities Observatory, Chair ETI Sorbonne Business School
Interpretation EN – ES – FR – KO
Proximity is a central feature of promoting planning and policy-making initiatives aimed at transforming our societies towards more sustainable, inclusive and resilient ways of living at the local, urban and regional level. Developing models of transport, production and consumption which foster proximity is crucial to preserve our planet, enhance urban and territorial quality of life, and harness inclusive innovation. This special session will gather lead experts, government representatives and practitioners to deliberate on the way forward for a dialogue that reflects the evidence and practice for placing proximity at the core of urban planning and policy-making.
- Mr. Carlos Martinez, Mayor of Soria and UCLG Envoy for the New Urban Agenda
- Ms. Noraini Roslan, Mayor of Klang
- Mr. Hesham Amna, Egypt’s Minister of Local Development
- Mr. Ravi Ranjan Guru, Deputy Director General All India Institute of Local Self Government
- Dr. Carlos Moreno, Scientific Director, University Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne
- Mr. Jorge Perez Jaramillo, UCLG Ubuntu
- Ms. Maria Julia Reyna, Executive Director of ICLEI Argentina and Professor of Social Planning at the National University of Rosario
- Representative from UN Habitat (TBC)
- Ms. Imen Ouardani, Vice Mayor of Sousse (TBC)
- Member from UCLG Town Hall (TBC)