The upcoming guest of our inspirational series is sustainability and climate expert Karim Elgendy. In his presentation, he will discuss how cities of the global south can contribute to climate action and circular economy agendas, as well as address the biodiversity crisis by integrating urban sustainability and urban resilience into their planning and operations, and exploring synergies between urban systems. The event will take place at İskele on Sunday, May 26th at 14.00. 

Karim Elgendy is a sustainability and climate expert based in London. He is an associate director at Buro Happold, an associate fellow at Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs), and a non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institute in Washington. He is also the founder and coordinator of Carboun, an advocacy initiative promoting sustainability in cities of the Middle East and North Africa through research and communication. Karim's interests include urban sustainability and resilience, climate policy, and energy transition. His current work focuses on the Middle East and North Africa region, especially around the Eastern Mediterranean and the Gulf, but his two decades of experience also span Europe, North America, and sub-Saharan Africa.

*The event will be held in English.

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