Ipek Genc
Urban sustainability
Nature-Based Solutions
Climate change
Systems thinking
ICLEI World Congress 2024 - São Paulo, Brazil
Climate Action Hub
FAO ICLEI Urban Agrifood Systems Global Workshop - Rome, Italy
Japan Environmental Sustainability City Index 2022
Events
Event Portfolio
ICLEI World Congress 2024
📍 Date: June 18-21, 2024 | 🌍 Location: São Paulo, Brazil
🔗 Event Website
A global gathering of over 1,500 local and regional leaders, urban practitioners, and sustainability experts, focused on advancing sustainable urban development and equitable adaptation.
💼 My Role
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Budget & funding management: Tracked and optimized costs for 200+ funded participants, ensuring equitable access to the event.
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Registration & data tracking: Successfully managed participant registration, ensuring smooth operations and accurate data handling for informed decision-making.
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Logistics & partnerships: Facilitated on-the-ground coordination and supported seamless engagement among all participants. Arranged accommodation and flights for all funded participants.
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Communication: Established communication channels and provided regular updates to participants through Mailchimp.
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Website management: Maintained and updated event information, increasing accessibility and participation request rate. Created content for the website.
🎯 Impact
My efforts contributed to the successful participation of diverse stakeholders and the exchange of critical urban sustainability strategies, shaping policy recommendations for cities worldwide.
FAO - ICLEI Urban Agrifood Systems Global Workshop
📍 Date: September 9-11, 2024 | 🌍 Location: Rome, Italy
🔗 Event Website
This workshop gathered a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from local and national governments, city networks, UN agencies, and organizations working on urban areas' food, health, and environmental issues, to co-develop a five-year roadmap guiding cities toward more sustainable urban agrifood systems.
💼 My Role
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Logistics & participant coordination: Arranged accommodation and flights for over 100+ participants.
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Budget & funding support: Managed financial processes for all over 100+ participants and legal documentation for funding and reimbursement.
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Workshop reporting: Contributed to the documentation of discussions and key takeaways, helping shape the strategic roadmap for future agrifood system transformations.
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Communication: Established communication channels and provided regular updates to participants through Mailchimp.
🎯 Impact
My role in organizing and streamlining event processes helped drive meaningful dialogues, resulting in a clear action plan for urban food system resilience that will guide policy efforts for the next five years.
Climate Knowledge and Sustainability Advocacy
📍 Climate Action Hub
🔗 Website
The Climate Action Hub provides a clear overview of the complex landscape of information, helping companies understand the key factors on the path to zero emissions. Companies receive field-tested recommendations for action, innovative tools, and insights into the sustainability efforts of other organizations, such as HSBC and Microsoft. This unique combination enables immediate action while fostering learning and collaboration within the community.
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Established the Climate Action Hub: Led the development of a comprehensive knowledge platform to educate businesses on sustainability and climate action.
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Content Strategy & Development: Researched and curated high-quality sustainability content, ensuring alignment with business needs and regulatory standards.
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Cross-Team Collaboration: Worked closely with content, marketing, and customer teams to ensure a cohesive sustainability advocacy strategy.
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Corporate Sustainability Research: Reviewed and created content on key corporate business sustainability requirements, including the EU Green Deal, ESRS, and EU Taxonomy, helping businesses navigate compliance challenges.
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Sustainability Frameworks Promotion: Conducted in-depth research on industry-leading frameworks like SBTi and GHG Protocol, enabling companies to integrate best practices into their sustainability roadmaps.
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Decision-Making & Marketing Support: Developed educational materials, blog articles, and marketing collateral to empower businesses in their net-zero transition journey.
🎯 Impact
My efforts in launching the Climate Action Hub ensured that businesses had access to trusted knowledge on climate action strategies, regulations, and best practices, supporting their journey toward net-zero.
I simplified complex sustainability regulations for corporate decision-makers, making climate compliance more accessible and actionable.
Urban Research & Sustainability Analysis
📍 Japan Environmental Sustainability Index 2022
📍 Global Power Inner City Index
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💼 My Role
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Developed the Japan Environmental Sustainability Index: Designed a comprehensive data-driven framework to assess the environmental performance of Japan’s metropolitan areas, analyzing key indicators like air quality, transport efficiency, and energy consumption.
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Urban Data Research & Analysis: Conducted in-depth research and data collection to support the Global Power Inner City Index, which evaluates economic and social dynamics within global cities. (ArcGIS, Phyton)
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Video Production for International Conferences: Created high-quality video content for national and international conferences, amplifying the Institute’s research and urban strategy discussions.
🎯 Impact
My efforts resulted in introducing a quantitative, sustainability-focused research model to evaluate Japanese cities, contributing valuable insights into urban environmental performance.