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Urban Planning for Sustainable Territorial Development in Africa: Integrating Nature and People into Cities
This white paper published by the Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework – EU Support Project provides information, resources and pathways on how to incorporate nature and people into urban development in Africa.
Focusing on African cities, this white paper produced by the Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework – EU support project offers information, resources, and pathways for incorporating nature-based solutions and human-centered concepts into urban development, in alignment with the UN's Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. With African cities anticipating significant growth in the coming decades while grappling with the effects of climate change, this guide lays out a clear path to strengthening resilience and equity for current and future residents.
Providing a thorough overview of considerations and best practices, the white paper moves from the justifications for undertaking this work, to data frameworks and key findings, to main messages and recommendations.
Unlocking Africa's Urban Potential: Improving Informal Settlements through Sustainable Planning
As Africa experiences rapid urban growth, this webinar will shed light on best practices for managing informal settlements and expanding sustainably.
UrbanShift Looks Back: On Changing the Conversation around the Role of Cities in Climate Action
Over the past five years, UrbanShift's advocacy efforts have helped to shape the conversation around the value of cities for driving transformative progress. UNEP's Gulnara Roll, Sharon Gil and Elsa Lefèvre share their reflections.
UrbanShift Annual Report Launch Webinar: Reflecting on 5 Years of Impact
This webinar will highlight voices from around the UrbanShift network and spotlight stories of sustainable urban transformation.
UrbanShift and Energy Exchanges Webinar on Urban Cooling
Join UrbanShift and ICLEI Energy Exchanges on a webinar exploring policy and design solutions for efficiency in the building cooling sector.
