Report
INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT (ISUDA)
AGGREGATED ANALYSIS REPORT FOR URBANSHIFT CITIES
This report benchmarks progress and identifyes pathways for integrated urban development, particularly highlighting key trends, cross-cutting challenges and strategic recommendations.
Abstract
The Integrated Sustainable Urban Development Assessment (ISUDA) is the official research component of UrbanShift and is led by ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability. The ISUDA analyses the commitment of subnational governments to integrated sustainable urban development (ISUD) by assessing the multiple dimensions of ISUD and the persistent and emerging challenges in each city.
This report examined 23 cities across Latin America, Asia, and Africa between 2021 and 2025, tracking how well cities are managing climate risk, investing in infrastructure, including residents in decision-making, and connecting with global partners. Twenty out of 23 cities improved their overall scores over the five-year period. Yet the report also finds that fragmented institutions, limited data systems, and finance shortfalls continue to hold cities back.
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.
Empowering Cities to Shape Climate Goals: Lessons from the UrbanShift China City Academy
On 1-3 July 2025, the Academy brought together over 120 participants from cities in China, India, Malaysia, Mongolia, and the Philippines, alongside national government representatives.
Local action to drive sustainable tourism for the communities and nature
How can we ensure tourism not only thrives but also helps protect our planet?
UrbanShift Advances Multilevel Governance Dialogues
These dialogues have taken place across seven UrbanShift countries to advance collaboration and alignment across all levels of government.
