Dec. 6 | COP28 Side Event: Partnering on the Path to Net Zero in North America

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 6
Time: 15:00 GST (Local UAE Time)
Event Location: Side Event Room 1, B6 Building 79 in the Blue Zone

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GCC was pleased to join our partners in hosting an official Side Event at the 28th U.N. Conference of Parties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Dec. 6, featuring subnational government officials and private sector representatives leading a conversation about cross-sectoral collaboration. Panelists discussed ways to partner to implement scalable solutions for CO2 reduction, resilience, and health benefits in the built and natural environment. The session explored the role that community engagement and public policy tools play in building frameworks for economic development and sustaining climate action progress. More information is also available on the Business Council for Sustainable Energy website. 

"Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important discussion, bringing local actions to the forefront of the global conversations," said GCC's Kate Zyla. "We were thrilled to see such a full room gathered to listen, learn, and connect with people from all levels of U.S. government represented on the panel, as well as private-sector leaders to give examples of how public policy and industry can work together on transportation, energy efficiency, and more for climate action."

Speakers include:

• Andrew Mayock, U.S. Federal Chief Sustainability Officer
• Clemence Arto, Director, Public Policy, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Autodesk
• Barbara Buffaloe, Mayor, City of Columbia, MO
• Serena C. McIlwain, Secretary, Maryland Department of Environment
• John Powers, Vice President of Global Renewables and Cleantech, Schneider Electric Sustainability Business
• Liane Randolph, Chair, California Air Resources Board
• Representative Alex Valdez, Colorado General Assembly
• Chris Ronayne, County Executive, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
• Amy Holm, Executive Director, The Climate Registry
• Kate Zyla, Executive Director, Georgetown Climate Center
• Lisa Jacobson, President, BCSE
• Sarah Zaleski, Chief Products Officer, USGBC

GCC Executive Director Kate Zyla chats with U.S. Chief Sustainability Officer Andrew Mayock in front of a full audience at COP28.

U.S. Chief Sustainability Officer Andrew Mayock and GCC's Kate Zyla

The Climate Registry's Amy Holm gives opening remarks.

John Powers, Schneider Electric; Clemence Arto, Autodesk; Liane Randolph, Chair of the California Air Resources Board; Lisa Jacobson, Business Council for Sustainable Energy

Chris Ronayne, County Executive of Cuyahoga County, Ohio; Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, Columbia, Missouri; Rep. Alex Valdez, Colorado General Assembly; Maryland Environment Secretary Serena C. McIlwain; Sarah Zaleski, U.S. Green Building Council