Achieving Measurable Climate Benefits Through Innovative Infrastructure Investments in the United States.

Subnational leaders in the United States are implementing infrastructure projects for water, transportation, buildings, and clean energy that measurably and transparently contribute to the goals of greenhouse gas mitigation, climate resilience, and equity for a net-zero future. In this session, the Governor of Indiana, state legislators and executive branch officials, mayors and local government leaders will share actions they are implementing to green their infrastructure.

Official UNFCCC Side Event Co-hosted by The Climate Registry, U.S. Green Building Council, and Georgetown Climate Center
*This event will be located in the Osiris Room: Area B, Side Event Room 6

Use this link to watch the virtual livestream of the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t39se862AlU

Speakers:

  • Governor Eric Holcomb, State of Indiana (Keynote)
  • David Fraser Hidalgo, State Delegate, Maryland
  • Leah Laramee, Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation Coordinator, Hawaii
  • Bradley Chambers, Secretary of Commerce, State of Indiana
  • Sam Liccardo, Mayor, San Jose, California
  • Errick Simmons, Mayor, Greenville, Mississippi
  • Pam O’Connor, Regional planning commissioner, Los Angeles County, CA and Past Mayor, City of Santa Monica, CA;
  • Moderated by Amy Holm, The Climate Registry; Kathryn Zyla, Georgetown Climate Center; and Liz Beardsley, U.S. Green Building Council
Organized by The Climate Registry, U.S. Green Building Council, Georgetown Climate Center