Report
Addressing Finance and Capacity Barriers
Nature-Based Solutions' Implementation at City Level
This paper advocates for cities to adopt nature-based solutions through evidence-based arguments and case studies of cities across the globe.
Nature-based solutions (NBS) are intended to support the achievement of a city’s development goals, safeguard human well-being in ways that reflect cultural and societal values, and enhance the resilience of ecosystems, their capacity for renewal, and the provision of vital natural services. This resource explores evidence-based approaches to finance and implement nature-based solutions using case studies from various cities around the world. The report was produced by Urban20.
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Nature-Positive Tourism: How local leadership can balance conservation and economic growth
In this ICLEI-hosted webinar, learn how cities can protect natural ecosystems while generating revenue from sustainable tourism.
UNEA-7 Cities and Regions Summit
Hosted in the lead-up to UNEA-7, this Summit will unite subnational leaders to strengthen collaboration and amplify the importance of cities.
Transformative Actions Program: UrbanShift Annual Report 2024-2025
The 2024–2025 TAP report shows progress in preparing cities for sustainable, finance-ready projects—mainly in biodiversity and mobility—though most still lack solid financial models and measurable impacts.
UrbanShift at COP30
UrbanShift will be participating in a range of events during the Local Leaders Forum in Rio and COP30 in Belém. Learn more here.
