Andrea Fernandez
Managing Director - Climate Finance & Partnerships
C40 Cities
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Climate Tech
GovTech & Public Sector
Mobility & Smart Cities
About Me
I am a Managing Director at C40 Cities, leading our global work on climate finance, research, and partnerships as part of the executive team. Over the last decade at C40, I have helped cities worldwide plan, deliver, and fund ambitious, resilient, and equitable climate action. Previously I worked at Arup as a consultant for Arup focused on the strategy and business case for sustainable development projects, and at the World Bank on private sector development, infrastructure and public enterprise reform projects.
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From the Ground Up: Building Resilient Cities
With over half of the world's population now residing in cities—and projections indicating that figure will near 70% by 2050—the urgency to redesign urban spaces is undeniable. Climate change has become a present reality, evidenced by more frequent extreme weather events that test the limits of our urban infrastructures. What are the foundational elements of urban resilience we must strengthen? How can we get our cities closer to net zero? And what bold actions can we take today to build cities capable of withstanding climate challenges for future generations?