Marvin Rees
Mayor of Bristol | First directly elected Black mayor of any major European city
About
Marvin Rees made history in 2016 when he was elected Mayor of Bristol, becoming the first directly elected mayor of Black African heritage of any major European city. Born and raised in Bristol, he has focused on tackling inequality, housing affordability, and climate action while leading a diverse city through significant challenges.
Marvin brings perspective on urban leadership, inclusion, and building cities that work for everyone. He speaks on civic leadership, systemic change, and what it means to lead as a trailblazer.
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How is your city tackling the climate crisis?
"If we can unlock the full potential of our cities, we can minimize the price the planet pays for hosting us in our growing numbers," says Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol, UK, who understands deeply how cities can help (or hurt) the environment. Rees notes that while sustainable infrastructure already exists in many parts of the world -- like electric buses in Colombia and freshwater reserves in Singapore -- major investments could make similar innovations more far-reaching and successful. He highlights the pivotal role of city mayors in advocating for a "worldwide network of efficient decarbonized cities" that will bring the world closer to its climate goals.
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