The ICLEI World Congress, taking place in Malmö (Sweden) from 11-13 May, aims to showcase how cities, towns and regions worldwide are advancing sustainable urban development and accelerating the sustainable transition. This session recognizes the key role of public procurement to achieve equitable and just communities across the world. We feature lead cities that use their procurement for a responsible recovery and just transition. But, how can governments use their public procurement to support a responsible recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and to foster a just transition? 

Moderator: Ola Nord, City of Malmö, Sweden

Speakers:

• Katrin Stjernfeldt-Jammeh, Mayor, City of Malmö, Sweden
• Ulrika Svallingson, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Malmö, Sweden (TBC)
• Zeynep Erdal, Social Enterprise ‘Yalla Trappan’
• Jennifer Olzinger, Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Management and Budget, City of Pittsburgh, USA
• Sav Dhaliwal, Board Chair, Metro Vancouver, Canada
• Camila Pontual, Deputy Coordinator for International Relations and Cooperation, City of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

More information here.