With the backdrop of COP26 and its energy transitions agenda, the webinar will outline key strategic actions for local energy transitions for sustainable development in climate vulnerable communities through global policy, climate finance and infrastructures interventions.

The Let Communities Lead report will be launched during the webinar. This report is a compilation of sixteen case studies highlighting the critical role of community innovations and leadership in leveraging clean energy technology for local sustainable development. Contributors to the report are from diverse backgrounds like community-based organizations, development practitioners, and researchers who share the passion for sustainable development.

Program Keynote -

Dr. Long Seng To Lecturer in Resilient Energy Systems, Loughborough University
Chair (Solar Subgroup), UN Expert Group on Resource Management

Report Launch -

A compilation of sixteen case studies from nine countries, illustrating the human and social processes necessary to leverage clean energy technologies for creating co-benefits in vulnerable communities.

Panel Discussion and interaction with the authors -

Delving deeper into experiences and key lessons learnt, the moderated panel will feature authors and editors in conversation with webinar participants.

Contact: Saurabh Biswas and Davi E. François

Let Communities Lead is joint initiative of scientists from Arizona State University, Tempe (USA), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe (Germany), and practitioners from different parts of the globe.