No one in the scientific community questions the fact that climate change is an existential threat to cities and their way of life. The question is no longer where we should move, but how to get there most effectively, how to move faster and with greater scope than before. While ensuring that this is done in a way that addresses environmental and social justice as a fundamental element.

 

The goal is to achieve more resilient but also more equitable and just cities through climate action, for the benefit of all. This is the important mission that the Chief Climate Officer (CCO) is already facing in the cities most prepared for climate change.

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Coastal resilience; extreme heat waves and flooding; decarbonizing the housing stock—responsible for 80% of CO2 emissions in some cities; managing development in areas vulnerable to flooding; protecting the urban coastline and future developments, etc., are some of the challenges the Chief Climate Officer must address.

 

Faced with these challenges, designing strategies for city adaptation to the effects of climate change; defining decarbonization policies in sectors such as construction and transportation; coordinating the transition to clean energy; preparing the city for climate-related flooding and extreme heat; and coordinating the approach to climate change with different city departments are some of the responsibilities already carried out by the Chief Climate Office in the world's most advanced cities in the fight against climate change.

 

Facing these challenges, assuming these responsibilities, and doing so in coordination with the different levels of public administration, businesses, and other social organizations is, without a doubt, the great challenge that will require the participation of professionals with the specific profile of the CCO.

 

At IIPSO, you will be able to acquire the specialized knowledge and skills required for a role such as that of Chief Climate Officer, a position that will undoubtedly be increasingly essential in cities seeking to adequately adapt to the effects of climate change.

Companies must embed climate risks and opportunities into their overall strategies. Climate risks and opportunities are no longer a peripheral concern; addressing them is a critical component of a company’s overall corporate strategy. Physical and transition risks and opportunities increasingly impact all aspects of corporate strategy.

 

While many companies view monitoring and reporting on progress as a burden, it can become a driver for performance. Instead of treating it as a compliance checklist for external audiences, companies should integrate climate risk monitoring and external reporting into their operations and planning.

 

When reporting is integrated as a key driver of performance, it enables organizations to improve tackle risks and six opportunities. But if it is seen as a compliance checklist, reporting can become a burden.

 

Through this practical training, participants will:

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Deepen their understanding of the concept of risk associated with climate change.

 

Analyze the main problems of climate change and their effects on businesses.

 

Understand the financial impacts of climate change on businesses.

 

Learn how to apply different climate-related scenarios and the recommended approaches.

 

Identify the risks and opportunities arising from climate change and incorporate them into your overall corporate strategy