10 – 13 June 2024
10 – 13 June 2024
Dr. Joan Clos is the former Executive Director of the UN-Habitat (2010- 2017). During his mandate, Dr. Clos led the process of elaboration of the New Urban Agenda, and he was appointed Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III). Born in Barcelona in 1949, he is a medical doctor with a distinguished career in public service. He was twice elected Mayor of Barcelona (1997-2006). He was Minister of Industry, Tourism, and Trade of Spain (2006- 2008). Prior to joining the United Nations, he served as the Spanish Ambassador to Turkey. Dr. Clos received a number of awards, including a gold medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects for the transformation of Barcelona, the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honor Award for encouraging global cooperation between local authorities and the United Nations. In 2016, the Rockefeller Foundation honored him with the Jane Jacobs Medal in recognition of his leadership with the New Urban Agenda.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
8:00 AM –
NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding, Padre Damián, 23, 28036, Spain
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding, Padre Damián, 23, 28036, Spain
Leaders from Southern European cities discuss how they make their cities more resilient, equitable places from a social, environmental and economic perspective, especially post-pandemic and considering the growing urgency to address climate change. How can…