Addressing the Cost of Climate Impact: Actions at the Scale of the City

How do cities bridge the gap between high-level climate vulnerability data and everyday financial execution? While municipalities globally are tracking climate risks, the challenge lies in transforming these insights into the routine machinery of city governance: capital planning, investment, and budgeting. Co-hosted by Climate Solutions International and C40 Cities, this high-level panel brings together policy architects and municipal finance leaders to discuss the landmark report, Mainstreaming Climate Adaptation in City Financial Planning and Budgeting. Moving beyond theory, the session will unpack how pioneering cities are using these foundational frameworks to institutionalize climate resilience across all levels of urban governance. What you’ll experience: Inside the C40 Framework: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the report's core strategies for embedding climate adaptation guidelines into multi-year capital plans. Governance & Procurement Shifts: Learn how leading municipalities are breaking down departmental silos and modernizing procurement frameworks to automate resilient investment. Peer-to-Peer Networking: Connect with peer sustainability directors, municipal finance officers, and climate policy experts. Refreshments will be served. Note: Speaker lineup is currently being finalized and will be updated in the next two weeks.