Name: Plenary 6 - Leading by Example: African Innovations in Urban Health and Climate Adaptation
Start: 2024-11-21T15:00:00+0100
End: 2024-11-21T16:00:00+0100

Welcome to ICUH 2024!

Thursday November 21, 2024 15:00 - 16:00 GMT+01

01 Marrakesh Hall

This session will highlight Africa’s leadership in climate adaptation and resilience within the urban health context, with a particular focus on Morocco as the host of the 20^th annual ICUH. The session will bring together key officials from Moroccan cities, the national government, youth climate advocates, UN-Habitat, and representatives from other African cities. Panelists will explore urban-rural linkage strategies, post-disaster resilience, and culturally-relevant approaches to climate action across the continent. The discussion will emphasize the shared challenges and opportunities African cities face in building climate resilience and advancing urban health.

Moderators

Abdellatif Bouazza, PhD

Professor and Researcher, Mohammed V University

Since 2021, the UN-Habitat Country Office in Morocco has been led by Professor Abdellatif Bouazza, an accomplished Economics PhD holder with over 29 years of experience as a university professor. His career encompasses a range of professional roles, including Social Development Director... Read More →

Speakers

Fatiha El Moudni

Mayor, City of Rabat

Born in Rabat in 1981 and originally from Tafraout, Fatiha El Moudni grew up in a strict but influential environment. Her father, surrounded by people of different nationalities, backgrounds, and ideologies, inspired her to take an interest in associative, economic, and political... Read More →

Omaima Khalil El Fanne, PhD

President and CEO, Youth For Climate Morocco

As a dedicated environmental engineering researcher and sustainable development professional, Omaima's interest in environmental concerns and climate action extends beyond academics to active advocacy and successful project implementation. As the leader of Youth for Climate Morocco... Read More →

Fatna El Khiel, MD

Secretary of State, Minister of National Land Use Planning, Urban Development, Housing and City Policy

Ms. Fatna EL KHIEL, who was appointed by HM King Mohammed VI, on Wednesday, April 05, 2017, Secretary of State to the Minister of National Land Use Planning, Urban Development, Housing and City Policy, in charge of housing, is a doctor specializing in public health. As member of the... Read More →

Yossef Ben-Meir, PhD

President, High Atlas Foundation

Yossef has been dedicated to the field of international development since joining the Peace Corps in Morocco (1993-1995). Dr. Ben-Meir is currently a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and was a faculty member at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Al Akhawayn... Read More →

Oumaima El Idrissi

Member's of Mayor's Cabinet, City Councillor of Casablanca and Vice President of Anfa Municipality, City Council of Casablanca

A leader in sustainable development and youth development. Oumaima is serving as a Municipal Councillor and Vice President of Anfa in Casablanca, Morocco, where she champions sustainable development, cleantech, and youth empowerment.Currently serving as a Municipal Councillor for... Read More →

Sinah Magolo

Environmental Education Manager, The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo

Sinah Magolo is an Environmental Education Manager at The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, an entity of the City of Johannesburg, South Africa. She has 21 years of experience as an Environmental Education Practitioner. Her interests lie in citizen participation and advocacy in solving... Read More →

Thursday November 21, 2024 15:00 - 16:00 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

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