Case Study
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San Jose, Costa Rica: Mixed ownership companies for sustainable development
Model: Public-Private Partnerships
Abstract
San José is using mixed ownership companies to drive sustainable urban development and create legal frameworks that facilitate these partnerships.
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Costa Rica City Academy
The second UrbanShift City Academy in Latin America brought together participants from 30 cities for trainings on nature-based solutions and integrated climate action planning.
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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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Clean Transport Finance Academy
This event will empower Latin American cities to tackle clean transport financing challenges through intensive workshops with technical experts and knowledge-sharing around best practices for e-bus adoption.
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San José Strategic Planning Lab
The first UrbanShift Lab brought together 48 participants representing 23 institutions from the San José Metropolitan Area, Costa Rica, offering a hands-on workshop on urban regeneration.