The New York Times x UNOPS
The New York Times partnered with The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPs) to showcase the potential of sustainable infrastructure in the run up to COP26. The partnership spanned custom content and a sponsored live event at The New York Times Climate Hub at COP26.
Tackling the Climate Crisis: What Role for Infrastructure?
Without climate-resilient infrastructure, we are not only exposed and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and the other planetary emergencies it can trigger; we will also jeopardize our ability to address urgent needs and advance social and economic development and prosperity — including improved access to basic services, health care and energy. How can we think, plan and act ahead to build equity and resilience into tomorrow’s infrastructure?
Speakers: Moderator: Thomas Friedman, Author and Journalist, The New York Times
Grete Faremo, Under Secretary General and Executive Director, UNOPS
Julia Gillard, Former Australian Prime Minister and Chair, Wellcome Trust
Mari Elka Pangestu, Managing Director of Development Policy and Partnerships, World Bank
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank
This session was paid for and developed by UNOPS. It is not editorial content of The New York Times.