Case Study
Cities Leading the Way
Seven Climate Action Plans to Deliver on the Paris Agreement
These seven case studies showcase strategic urban planning processes that can deliver strong climate action plans compliant with the Paris Agreement.
Cities can help nations achieve their Paris Agreement commitment by supporting actions to increase the supply of renewable energy, improve building energy efficiency, expand access to affordable, low-carbon transport, and change consumption patterns. This report examines seven cities with climate action plans that will enable the city to neutralize greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and become more resilient to climate change hazards. The case studies shed light on planning processes and strategies to deliver ambitious climate action plans. This report was produced by C40 Cities.
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UrbanShift Looks Back: On the Importance of Facilitating Multi-Level Collaboration
Over the course of the UrbanShift program, ICLEI has led on National-Local Dialogues and other efforts to support enhanced collaboration across levels of government to create more aligned, actionable climate strategies.
Building Capacity to Assess Urban Climate Hazards and Tackle Heat and Flooding in Cities
These three interconnected courses are designed to build the capacity of city officials and urban practitioners to conduct vulnerability assessments.
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.
Climate Resilient Cities: Assessing Differential Vulnerability to Climate Hazards in Urban India
The report highlights the need to integrate equity into climate action planning in Indian cities. It examines how socioeconomic inequality and marginalization shape climate risks.
