Advancing climate action through strategic urban transformation

A session co-organised by C40 Cities, IE School of Architecture and Design and Arup

Arup at London Climate Action Week 2026
Monday, 22 June – Friday, 26 June


Join Arup at London Climate Action Week, one of the world’s leading climate convenings, bringing together governments, businesses and civil society to agree what comes next.

We are proud to be this year’s official Built Environment Hub, creating space for collaboration, practical insight and shared ambition across the sector. Because shaping a better world means turning ideas into impact and advancing climate action every day.

Explore what is happening across the city and be part of the conversations driving change. 


Discover        Events     Our leaders    Learn more     Contact us

Meet our speakers

Section Title

Enter your text here.

Section Title

Paragraph text goes here

Section Title

Paragraph text goes here
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Curabitur sed lobortis justo, sed vehicula libero. Nullam fringilla urna eu lacus faucibus, eu consequat elit ornare. Praesent ante libero, viverra gravida posuere tincidunt, dignissim et lacus. Nam id sollicitudin erat. Etiam molestie, ligula sit amet hendrerit pharetra, sapien neque faucibus elit, id convallis massa lectus maximus ligula. Proin libero mi, tempus id dapibus non, venenatis in nulla. Sed placerat condimentum scelerisque. Integer sodales ante ut eros gravida aliquam. Nulla maximus nibh at risus posuere, quis commodo nibh rhoncus. Maecenas hendrerit nulla quis ipsum cursus consequat. Proin eleifend nibh a nisl dignissim tincidunt. Interdum et malesuada fames ac ante ipsum primis in faucibus. Integer vel lobortis felis.

Call to action 

1-

Section Title

Paragraph text goes here
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Curabitur sed lobortis justo, sed vehicula libero. Nullam fringilla urna eu lacus faucibus, eu consequat elit ornare. Praesent ante libero, viverra gravida posuere tincidunt, dignissim et lacus. Nam id sollicitudin erat. Etiam molestie, ligula sit amet hendrerit pharetra, sapien neque faucibus elit, id convallis massa lectus maximus ligula. Proin libero mi, tempus id dapibus non, venenatis in nulla. Sed placerat condimentum scelerisque. Integer sodales ante ut eros gravida aliquam. Nulla maximus nibh at risus posuere, quis commodo nibh rhoncus. Maecenas hendrerit nulla quis ipsum cursus consequat. Proin eleifend nibh a nisl dignissim tincidunt. Interdum et malesuada fames ac ante ipsum primis in faucibus. Integer vel lobortis felis.

Call to action 

Section Title

Paragraph text goes here
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Curabitur sed lobortis justo, sed vehicula libero. Nullam fringilla urna eu lacus faucibus, eu consequat elit ornare. Praesent ante libero, viverra gravida posuere tincidunt, dignissim et lacus. Nam id sollicitudin erat. Etiam molestie, ligula sit amet hendrerit pharetra, sapien neque faucibus elit, id convallis massa lectus maximus ligula. Proin libero mi, tempus id dapibus non, venenatis in nulla. Sed placerat condimentum scelerisque. Integer sodales ante ut eros gravida aliquam. Nulla maximus nibh at risus posuere, quis commodo nibh rhoncus. Maecenas hendrerit nulla quis ipsum cursus consequat. Proin eleifend nibh a nisl dignissim tincidunt. Interdum et malesuada fames ac ante ipsum primis in faucibus. Integer vel lobortis felis.

Call to action 

Events

Arup leaders are participating in a range of events throughout the week, and we are also hosting partner-led sessions at our offices. The events below are open for registration.

Creating the conditions for community-led climate action
Monday, 22 June | 17:00 – 19:15 
How can we create the conditions for community-led climate action to flourish and thrive? 

This panel event features representatives from community-led projects, local authorities and stakeholders from across the community sector, to reflect on what is working in practice and explore how these approaches can be better enabled and scaled.
Register your interest in joining.
Beyond sustainability – A mayoral exchange on regenerative cities 
Wednesday, 24 June | 18:00 – 20:15 
Regenerative urban development has emerged as a promising approach for cities to thrive in a climate‑changed and resource‑constrained world.

Arup, Centre for Liveable Cities and C40 brings together mayors, industry leaders and academic experts, to explore how strategies such as nature‑based solutions, low‑carbon development and resource circularity can be implemented and scaled. 
Register interest in joining.
Does heat adaptation pay? From solutions to measurable impact at scale
Thursday, 25 June | 08:30 – 10:30
Urban heat is now a measurable risk to health and economic performance – but how do we bridge the gap between risk and practical action? Our Heat Risk and Adaptation in the Urban Built Environment research for the UK Climate Change Committee's 'A Well-Adapted UK' report provides evidence on heat impacts across cities in the UK.

In this session, we unveil how targeted interventions can reduce health risks, improve productivity and enhance place value.
Register your interest in joining.
Advancing climate action through strategic urban transformation
Friday, 26 June | 08:00 – 10:30
Madrid’s Strategic Plan goes beyond simple zoning, combining strategic planning with advanced digital tools and scenario modelling to support future decisions on housing, mobility, and climate resilience.

In this event, IE School of Architecture and Design, C40 and Arup explore what this new approach to data-driven urban strategy could mean for the future of cities everywhere.
Register interest in joining.

Project title or Name Surname

Subtitle or Position/Role

Enter main paragraph text including relevant linked text.

Project title or Name Surname

Subtitle or Position/Role

Enter main paragraph text including relevant linked text.

Project title or Name Surname

Subtitle or Position/Role

Enter main paragraph text including relevant linked text.

Project title or Name Surname

Subtitle or Position/Role

Enter main paragraph text including relevant linked text.

Our leaders

Many of our local and global leaders will be in London, participating in the wide range of events taking place during London Climate Action Week. You can learn more about some of them below:

Fiona Cousins

Chief Operating Officer Total Design

Diane Emerson

Climate and Sustainability Leader in UK, India, Middle East and Africa

Connect with me on LinkedIn.

Jerome Frost

CEO

Eva Hinkers

Chief Strategy Officer

Connect with me on LinkedIn.

Joyanne Manning

Global Resource and Critical Materials Leader

Mark Neller

Energy Leader in UK, India, Middle East and Africa

Dimple Rana

Heat Resilience Leader

Chintan Riveshia

Cities, Planning and Design Leader in APAC

Jo da Silva DBE

Arup Fellow, Global Sustainable Development Leader

Ben Smith

UK South Geography Leader

Connect with me on LinkedIn.

Flavio Tejada

Cities and Property Strategic Advisory Services Director

Connect with me on LinkedIn.

Hilde Tonne

Non-Executive Chair

Connect with me on LinkedIn.

Learn more

Heat risks and adaption in the urban built environment

Our report analyses the current and future impacts of extreme heat on health and economic productivity across UK towns and cities.

Read here.

The reuse playbook

Our publication unveils a step-by-step guide to what actions should be taken to facilitate material reuse in the buildings sector.

Cities are ecosystems

Our article explores how to rethink our approach to urban development to ensure cities remain natural, human-friendly and thriving. 

Gridunlocked: Unlocking the benefits of investing in the electricity grid

Our study identifies the growth in gross value added and jobs that the UK might achieve, if the country stays ambitious as it reimagines the electricity grid and wider energy system. 

Explore here.

From assessment to action: a spotlight on whole life carbon processes in cities

Our paper introduces a framework for assessing how effectively policies and initiatives are supporting the implementation of whole life carbon processes at the city level, illustrated through its application across six global cities. 

Find out more.

10 Actions for the Water Sector – Evidence to the Independent Water Commission

Our report outlines ten key recommendations designed to steer the water sector towards better outcomes for both society and the environment.

Find out more.

Section Title

Paragraph text goes here
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Curabitur sed lobortis justo, sed vehicula libero. Nullam fringilla urna eu lacus faucibus, eu consequat elit ornare. Praesent ante libero, viverra gravida posuere tincidunt, dignissim et lacus. Nam id sollicitudin erat. Etiam molestie, ligula sit amet hendrerit pharetra, sapien neque faucibus elit, id convallis massa lectus maximus ligula. Proin libero mi, tempus id dapibus non, venenatis in nulla. Sed placerat condimentum scelerisque. Integer sodales ante ut eros gravida aliquam. Nulla maximus nibh at risus posuere, quis commodo nibh rhoncus. Maecenas hendrerit nulla quis ipsum cursus consequat. Proin eleifend nibh a nisl dignissim tincidunt. Interdum et malesuada fames ac ante ipsum primis in faucibus. Integer vel lobortis felis.

Call to action 

Contact us


Any questions? Contact us on the button below
Send a message