Politics in the Pub: Climate Resilient Cities
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*This event is on MONDAY November 30 2026*
Resilient Cities and the Built Environment is one of the “Theme Days” at COP31, held in Türkiye from November 9-20. Its focus is ensuring cities are safe and healthy places as the climate crisis intensifies.
Many of our cities, their buildings and neighbourhoods are poorly designed to cope with the climate threats, especially extreme heat. Better building design is the main issue identified for the COP31 Resilient Cities theme day, though it will also address smart mobility and nature-based solutions.
Europe’s record-breaking 2026 summer demonstrated how poorly its cities are designed for heatwaves above 40 degrees. The extreme heat upended everyday life. Hospitalisations and heat-related deaths spiked.
Is Perth better prepared? What changes are needed to make us more resilient to future climate extremes which scientists warn will be much worse than Europe’s cities faced this year?
The Fremantle Network invite you to the final Politics in the Pub of the year. Striking just before Summer hits.
Featuring:
- Bill Hare, CEO of Climate Analytics, who plays a prominent scientific and advisory role around the COP31 climate summit
- Hon. Brad Pettitt, Greens MLC and former Mayor of Fremantle
- Cr. Jemima Williamson-Wong, Fremantle Councillor for Coastal Ward, and former State Coordinator for the Australian Youth Climate Coalition
As always, the speakers are but a part of the event. If there is an idea or perspective you'd like to see represented, come along and join the conversation!
Arrive before 7pm for a good seat. Free event. No bookings required.
Resilient Cities and the Built Environment is one of the “Theme Days” at COP31, held in Türkiye from November 9-20. Its focus is ensuring cities are safe and healthy places as the climate crisis intensifies.
Many of our cities, their buildings and neighbourhoods are poorly designed to cope with the climate threats, especially extreme heat. Better building design is the main issue identified for the COP31 Resilient Cities theme day, though it will also address smart mobility and nature-based solutions.
Europe’s record-breaking 2026 summer demonstrated how poorly its cities are designed for heatwaves above 40 degrees. The extreme heat upended everyday life. Hospitalisations and heat-related deaths spiked.
Is Perth better prepared? What changes are needed to make us more resilient to future climate extremes which scientists warn will be much worse than Europe’s cities faced this year?
The Fremantle Network invite you to the final Politics in the Pub of the year. Striking just before Summer hits.
Featuring:
- Bill Hare, CEO of Climate Analytics, who plays a prominent scientific and advisory role around the COP31 climate summit
- Hon. Brad Pettitt, Greens MLC and former Mayor of Fremantle
- Cr. Jemima Williamson-Wong, Fremantle Councillor for Coastal Ward, and former State Coordinator for the Australian Youth Climate Coalition
As always, the speakers are but a part of the event. If there is an idea or perspective you'd like to see represented, come along and join the conversation!
Arrive before 7pm for a good seat. Free event. No bookings required.
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Where is it happening?
The Local Hotel, 282 South Ter, South Fremantle WA 6162, Australia, Fremantle
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