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Shenzhen, China: Sponge City

Model: Public-Private Partnerships

Abstract

Shenzhen is a leading city in China using the “Sponge City” model to design and engineer with nature. Using a multi-faceted approach to bring in the private sector, Shenzhen reached over 46% city-wide coverage in 2022.

  • C40 Cities
  • Emily White
  • 25 Sep 2023
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Shenzhen
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Public-Private Collaboration
Country
China
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Academy

China Climate Finance Academy

This three-day event will convene representatives from across China to collaborate on innovative solutions for funding climate and clean energy projects.

05 Sep 2023
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Event

First National Dialogue for China

This virtual convening created a space for participants to discuss strategies for supporting biodiversity and low-carbon development across China.

16 Nov 2022
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Forum

Asia Forum 2023

At UrbanShift's first forum, over 250 leaders from cities across India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Jordan and China came together to identify urban challenges, collaborate on solutions, and connect around shared goals.

25 Sep 2023
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Advocacy

UrbanShift at Biodiversity COP15

The Biodiversity COP15 saw the adoption of the post-2020 framework, which provides a roadmap for biodiversity conservation, protection, restoration & management for the next decade. Read about UrbanShift's participation at the conference.

07 Dec 2022

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