Living with heat: Inspiring African solutions

Description

With global temperatures on the rise, African cities are at the forefront of adapting to climate change. This plenary session will explore how local governments are tackling extreme heat, managing natural resources, and building resilience in vulnerable communities and economic sectors.

Through real-world examples, the session will highlight effective policies and initiatives that help cities and populations cope with rising temperatures, offering valuable insights for urban adaptation worldwide.

Speakers

• Anne Hidalgo, President of the AIMF, Mayor of Paris
• Ebaye Dah Emine, Councillor for Cooperation, Nouakchott Region, Mauritania
• Luc Sètondji Atkropo, Mayor of Cotonou, President of the National Association of Benin Municipalities
• Frédéric Vallier, General Delegate of the AIMF
• Omar HOUSSEIN OMAR, President of Tadjourah Regional Council, President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Djibouti
• Mr Ahmed AFILAL EL ALAMI EL IDRISSI, Vice-Chairman of the Council of the Municipality of Casablanca
• Mrs Fatimetou BOUKHREISS, Director of Transport and Environment, Nouakchott Region
• Cécile MARTIN-PHIPPS, Director of the Institut de la Francophonie pour le Développement Durable (video)
• Brilé Anderson, Environmental economist specialising in sustainable urbanisation in Africa (OECD)
  Michèle RUBIROLA, First Deputy Mayor of Marseille, member of the AIMF Bureau