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São Paulo's examples linked ecological transition with migrant inclusion, workforce training, and access to green jobs."},{"key":"climate-resilience","label":"Climate Resilience and Extreme Weather","description":"Participants discussed how cities are dealing with immediate climate impacts such as El Niño, coastal erosion, extreme heat, and broader urban resilience needs. The conversation emphasized that climate change is already causing loss of life and infrastructure damage, requiring urgent local responses."},{"key":"data-center-energy","label":"Data Centers and Energy Demand","description":"The panel discussed the growing strain that data centers and AI-related electricity demand place on urban grids and energy systems. 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These changes were framed as ways to cut air pollution, reduce emissions, and improve quality of life in cities."},{"key":"urban-climate-action","label":"Urban Climate Action","description":"The discussion centered on cities as frontline actors in responding to climate change, with mayors and local governments presented as key implementers of emissions reduction and adaptation measures. Speakers stressed that urban areas face both the biggest climate risks and major opportunities for fast action."},{"key":"multilevel-governance","label":"Multilevel Climate Governance","description":"Several speakers stressed that cities must be included more directly in international climate governance, including COP processes and implementation of the Paris Agreement. City networks and mayoral coalitions were presented as important platforms for collaboration across local, national, and global levels."}]}}