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In this session, we wish to discuss innovative ways of organizing scientific research so that it is designed from the beginning with broad dissemination and societal impact in mind. This is critical, because the world is confronted with the dual challenges of responding to climate change while also moving ahead with sustainable development. There is a great need for citizens and society to be involved and supportive of responses to these dual challenges.

There has been considerable research and discussion about the Paris Climate Change Accords and the IPCC processes, as well as progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are interested in discussing research that combines a focus on the implementation at the local level by cities to the climate change and sustainable development agendas. This is the governance level where mayors, city councils, and planning officials, along with citizens, civil society groups and businesses are engaged in responding to change, and leading change, in their communities. Thus carefully designed research on the implementation of climate change mitigation and adaptation measures with sustainable development in cities, means universities can play a strong role in working with cities and communities and sharing our results broadly with society.