Medardo Cadena, advisor to the Executive Secretary of The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), participated in the “Latam Mobility & Net Zero Southern Cone 2024” events and the “7th Climate Week,” held in Chile.
Latam Mobility & Net Zero: Southern Cone 2024 was an event that brought together over 500 attendees, 80 speakers, and representatives from 15 countries, along with the most prominent companies in the field of mobility and sustainability in Latin America. The event focused on discussions about sustainable mobility, where Medardo Cadena participated in the panel “Perspectives for Sustainable Mobility in the Southern Cone.” This panel discussed the strategies needed to achieve the net-zero emissions goal in the mobility sector. Southern Cone countries, such as Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, are leading with green policies to reduce the carbon footprint and improve urban quality of life.
OLACDE’s participation focused on the role of regional organizations in creating spaces for collaboration and exchanging experiences between countries and cities developing sustainable transport projects.
Cadena emphasized the importance of sustainable mobility in the region not only reducing emissions but also promoting social cohesion and equitable access to efficient transportation solutions for the entire population, a key element to driving true transformation.
During the 7th Climate Week, organized by País Circular, Medardo Cadena participated in discussions on “Connecting the Energy Transition of Our Region,” alongside Chile’s Minister of Environment, Maisa Rojas, and other leaders. The event addressed critical issues related to the energy transition, including the financial impact of climate change, adaptation policies, energy transmission infrastructure, and the challenges leading up to COP16 on Biodiversity.
This event created a crucial space for reflection and action on sustainability in Latin America, addressing key points for more resilient energy transmission infrastructure in the face of climate change. It brought together more than 40 national and international renowned panelists, and during the event, an energy company presented a study on adapting its infrastructure and communities to the effects of the climate crisis in Chile.
Department of Communication and Institutional Relations – María Josefa Corral
