Idan Sasson is a Senior Manager for the C40 x GCoM Joint Program, where he is focused on the Subnational Climate Action Leadership Exchange (SCALE). Prior to joining C40, Idan was responsible for global urban climate finance programs at CDP and the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance, advancing climate infrastructure projects towards implementation at scale. 

Idan has worked extensively with cities around the world on urban sustainability and resilience issues, having worked at Rebuild by Design – 100 Resilient Cities, and the New York City Department of Park and Recreation on strategies for inclusive community and stakeholder engagement to address climate-related challenges. Idan holds a Master’s Degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science in Environment and Development and a B.A. from NYU’s Gallatin School in Sustainable Urban Development.