
UrbanShift Annual Report 2022-2023
Explore the broad range of activities and resources that UrbanShift produced in the second full year of the program in this Annual Report.
In the second full year of the program, UrbanShift scaled up its two-pillar approach to advancing integrated urban planning approaches through on-the-ground engagement with cities and capacity-strengthening across the sector, built around
eight essential focus areas that collectively reflect best practices for creating sustainable, equitable and livable cities.
Spanning around 30 events that reached over 2,300 people and the launch of essential resources like the Online City Academy, the Geospatial Indicators Dashboard and the Guide to Public-Private Collaboration in the Global South, 2022-2023 was a momentous year for UrbanShift. This second Annual Report dives into progress made on the ground in the 23 cities wihtin the UrbanShift network and highlights standout moments from UrbanShift's Global Platform activities.
We encourage you to explore highlights from the report here, and to download and read the report in full.

Resilient Infrastructure in Brazil's Cities Grows from the Roots
How cities from Recife to Belém are pursuing innovative green strategies with the support of the Global Environment Facility.

Building connections to support sustainability across the world's cities
How UrbanShift is supporting the goals of a range of global initiatives for climate action and sustainability.

UrbanShift 4th Steering Committee Meeting
The final UrbanShift Steering Committee Meeting will reflect on progress across the network and offer opportunities for collaboration across partners.

Breathing New Life into 5 Kigali Wetlands to Enhance Climate Resilience and Quality of Life
These formerly degraded sites will soon welcome visitors for recreational and educational opportunities—while alleviating flood challenges for the city.