Climate progress is stalling at the federal level, making local action more critical than ever. “In an increasingly urbanized world, cities must play the leading role in achieving our climate goals,” says San José Mayor Matt Mahan.

But what does that look like in practice? What role can cities play in accelerating the transition to a fully electrified economy across all sectors? And how does he plan to secure funding in uncertain times?

This conversation was recorded live as part of SF Climate Week 2025.

Guest:

Matt Mahan, Mayor of San José

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CLIMATE ONE: San José Mayor Matt Mahan: Live from SF Climate Week