O Urban 20 (U20) 2024, held in Rio de Janeiro, brought together municipal leaders from various countries to discuss how cities can tackle major global challenges. The event underscored the role of municipalities in developing innovative solutions to the climate crisis, promoting sustainable mobility, and creating more resilient infrastructure.
With a clear focus on international collaboration, the event addressed topics such as the energy transition, sustainable urban development, and the need to tackle climate change in an integrated manner.
The conclusions from the summit were presented to G20 leaders, highlighting the potential of cities to spearhead the structural changes needed to combat the climate crisis and promote more just and sustainable societies.
Cities for Climate recognises the importance of events like U20 in inspiring and guiding Portuguese municipalities towards achieving their decarbonisation goals. Such gatherings strengthen the sharing of best practices and global collaboration for a more balanced planet.
Read more about the event in the C40 Cities article: What happened at the U20 Summit in Rio.
