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Nidya Pesántez

Nidya Pesántez | UN Women for the Americas and the Caribbean La Paz, Bolivia

Biography

Nidya Pesántez, with over 35 years of experience, is an expert in sustainable development, human rights, and women’s rights. Since 2010, she has worked at UN Women, where she currently serves as the Resident Representative in Bolivia and coordinates the Environmental Strategy for a Just Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sessions

11:20h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO Energy & Environment Governance & Economy

Racing Against Time: Urban Climate Action That Actually Works

Sofía María Galnares Giagnorio Cámara de Diputados de la Provincia de Santa Fe Deputy Speaker

Nidya Pesántez UN Women for the Americas and the Caribbean Representative in Bolivia Speaker

Joan Michelson Forbes Host, Electric Ladies Podcast Moderator

Asuka Ito Government of Japan International Advisory Board Member for Cabinet Office SIP Speaker

#Climate Crisis, #Climate Finance, #Global Governance

2025-11-05 11:20 2025-11-05 12:05 Europe/Madrid Racing Against Time: Urban Climate Action That Actually Works

With just five years left to meet the Paris Agreement goals, the climate crisis continues to intensify. TheCOP29’s global stocktake reveals uneven progress. Cities play a pivotal role in advancing climate action by bridging global governance, climate finance and mitigation priorities. This session will discuss the progress made thus far and explore the remaining steps needed for urban strategies to transform climate commitments into concrete results.

Stage: Clean Cities

Wed 5

11:20h - 12:05h Stage: Clean Cities All Passes