As the only international partner, DCH was invited as an example on how NYC is collaborating internationally on climate adaptation through public-private partnerships. Speaking on the topic of “Addressing Climate Change Through Urban Infrastructure: Water Management as a Model”, DCH spoke on the ongoing collaboration between the City of Copenhagen and NYC on Cloudburst Management and the integration of blue and green infrastructure in the urban landscape.

The backdrop for the event was the one-year anniversary of NYC’s climate adaptation / development plan, OneNYC, and how the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are being translated and embraced by cities and nations, with a specific focus on public-private partnerships as a key driver.