Time: November 13, 2025, 12:00–12:45 UTC-3

Location: Finnish Pavilion, COP30

Cities are at the forefront of climate action, creating opportunities for businesses and private investors alike. This session will explore how cities can serve as platforms to attract and direct investment toward climate solutions in collaboration with researchers, entrepreneurs, and local communities. By fostering strong local innovation ecosystems, cities can help scale up clean technologies, support green startups, and advance low-carbon projects. Cross-sector collaboration accelerates the green transition while creating new markets, boosting competitiveness, and delivering real benefits for both the economy and the planet.

Speakers for this event include:

• Kirsten Dunlop (CEO of Climate-KIC)
• Ilkka Porttikivi (Deputy Mayor, City of Tampere)
• Hanna Wesslin (Director for Climate, City of Helsinki)
• Iina Oilinki (Project Director, City of Helsinki)
• Maaike Witteveen (Director, Systemiq)
• Leena Järvi (Professor of Urban Meteorology, University of Helsinki)

Senni Raunio (Specialist, CLC) moderates the discussion.

The event is hosted together with City of Helsinki and City of Tampere.