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Opening Ceremony: Inspirational Talk “Unequal Scenes and a Just Transition towards liveable cities for all”

Dr Heike Litzinger, Head of the Division for Energy, Urban Development, Mobility and Infrastructure at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) will introduce the strategic relevance of sustainable urban development in German development cooperation. Following the introduction, photographer and multimedia storyteller Johnny Miller will give an impression of his project “Unequal Scenes”, dedicated to document the world’s inequalities, and illustrate the challenges cities face globally regarding the climate crisis. Carmen Vogt, head of the GIZ Section Cities, will provide some insight into GIZ’s work in the field of sustainable urban development and conclude with an outlook on the events and topics covered during GIZ Urban October 2023.

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