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A Guide to Biodiversity Financing for Cities and Regions

Using in-depth definitions, case studies and resources, the guide covers innovative and traditional financing instruments to support biodiversity conservation, maintenance, restoration and preservation.

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 14:57
a view of the vancouver skyline and stanley park
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UrbanShift at GEF Assembly

During the 7th GEF Assembly, UrbanShift will host two events on the vital role of urban Nature-Based Solutions in creating sustainable cities.

22 Aug 2023
A man cools off at a splash pad in downtown Algiers, Algeria, where temperatures hit 42°C amid a heatwave that is roasting much of North Africa.
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How Nature Can Help Cities Fend Off Record-Smashing Heat

As recorded temperatures have spiked to new levels this summer, it's more important than ever that cities invest in green to mitigate extreme heat.

08 Aug 2023
An aerial view of a basketball court surrounded by trees in Barranquilla, Colombia
Event

Peer to Peer Exchange on Urban Nature-Based Solutions

Representatives from Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil and Colombia convened in Barranquilla, Colombia, to learn from the city’s experience of implementing successful urban nature-based solutions projects.

25 Jul 2023
An image of a street scene with pedestrians and a cyclist. Trees are seen in the background.
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What does a green city look like?: Equitable, connected, and nature-positive

During the ClientEarth Summit, UrbanShift's John-Rob Pool joined Aditya Bahadur of the International Institute for Environment and Development and Caroline Watson of C40 Cities for a discussion on creating more sustainable, livable cities.

30 Jun 2023
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Protecting People and the Planet: Putting People at the Heart of City Climate Action

This report from ICLEI and CDP shares analysis from the data reported through the 2022 CDP-ICLEI track, and highlights the need for people-centered climate action in cities.

Fri, 06/23/2023 - 15:38
A pond in the restored Nyandungu wetland in Kigali
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Restoring Kigali’s Wetlands to Accelerate Climate Resilience

Through its effort to restore urban wetlands, Kigali is mitigating its flood risk and emerging as and exemplar for resilient development.

15 Jun 2023
The park in La Guapil with the San Jose skyline in the background
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Transforming a Dump Site in Costa Rica into a Community Green Space

In Costa Rica’s capital region, a locally led, GEF-funded effort to clean up trash provides a model for successful community regeneration initiatives.

12 May 2023
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Lima’s Participatory, Low-Cost Expansion of Public Green Space

Lima, a GEF 6 city, has found success with a tactical-urbanism approach to creating more vibrant public spaces. Here are key takeaways from its ongoing efforts to improve quality of life for residents.

02 May 2023
Publication

Urban rewilding: The value and co-benefits of nature in urban spaces

In this report, C40 Cities and Arup outline how urban rewilding efforts can restore natural habitats within cities, and offer guiding principles, project typologies, and case studies.

Fri, 04/28/2023 - 19:18

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