About Next Generation City Action 2019

Next Generation City Action is an initiative with three joint initiatives leading up to and during the C40 World Mayors Summit in Copenhagen on October 07-11, 2019. Young people are involved and contribute as either young academics, young entrepreneurs or young influencers to support and strengthen their role as the next generation of leaders driving city climate action. 

With more than the half of the global population living in urban areas, cities play a key role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Increased urbanization leads to greater stress on resources and cities account for 70% of the global CO2 emissions. Cities therefore have an important role in setting the agenda for new innovative and green solutions through partnerships that can inspire other communities and governments. 

The C40 World Mayors Summit is a great opportunity for bringing developing countries and youth in the center of attention, representing some of the fastest growing regions and populations in the world.

The young professionals will not only be inspired, build networks and learn from others but will also be able to influence, inspire and invite for partnerships by bringing own solutions and ideas to the table – creating solutions of scale and impact, and innovation across nations.  

To realize these ambitions, the initiative in particular engages youth involved in tech-learning environments from the C40 priority countries and P4G partners: Kenya, Ethiopia, Colombia, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and Denmark.

The Next Generation City Action 2019 focuses on solutions and innovative ideas targeting Carbon Free Streets and Next Generation Buildings, transport and buildings beeing two major causes of climate change.

Read more about C40, P4G and the C40 World Mayors Summit.