Case Study
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Marrakech, Morocco: Local Development Company LED lighting project
Model: Public-Private Partnerships
Abstract
Marrakech and private company Enertika Magreb set up a local development company to convert the city's public lighting to energy-efficient technology. Marrakech became Morocco's first city with fully equipped LED lighting.
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Marrakech City Academy
In February 2024, this City Academy will focus on Urban Biodiversity and Accessing Urban Climate Finance.
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Adaptation Finance Academy for Africa
UrbanShift's first Adaptation Finance Academy was held virtually and convened 46 city and national representatives from the Africa region to discuss financing options and challenges for adaptation solutions.
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C40 City-Business Climate Alliance Workshop | Cape Town, South Africa
Convening workshop for African cities and businesses to address key climate challenges
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URBANSHIFT MARRAKECH LAB: USING GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS AND INDICATORS TO PRIORITIZE GREENSPACE EXPANSION AND ENHANCE URBAN BIODIVERSITY
This workshop convened representatives from the cities of Marrakech, Agadir, Beni Mellal, Rabat and Tangier, the national government and other stakeholders to prioritize greenspace expansion and biodiversity conservation in Marrakech.