February - 2025
Karim Elgendy
From Policy to Practice: How Cities Can Combat Climate Change with Karim Elgendy
Karim Elgendy is an urban sustainability and climate consultant with more than two decades of experience. He is the founder and coordinator of Carboun, an advocacy initiative promoting sustainability in Cities of the Middle East and North Africa through research and communication, and Associate Fellow at Chatham House.
Key questions:
- How do climate change policies differ between fossil fuel-rich and fossil fuel-poor countries?
- What are the most effective measures cities can adopt to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events?
- How do coastal cities balance economic growth with climate resilience efforts?