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Over the past five years, UrbanShift's advocacy efforts have helped to shape the conversation around the value of cities for driving transformative progress. UNEP's Gulnara Roll, Sharon Gil and Elsa Lefèvre share their reflections.
The 2024–2025 TAP report shows progress in preparing cities for sustainable, finance-ready projects—mainly in biodiversity and mobility—though most still lack solid financial models and measurable impacts.
The GEF Sustainable Cities Program workshop highlighted that integrated planning, governance, finance, and nature-based solutions are essential for sustainable and resilient urban transformation.
Along the coast of Argentina, two ambitious plans are showing how participatory design and nature-based solutions can lay the groundwork for inclusive, climate-resilient outcomes.
With the revitalization of Hangzhou Bay Wetland Park, Ningbo is proving the value of biodiversity-focused urban development.
How cities from Recife to Belém are pursuing innovative green strategies with the support of the Global Environment Facility.
These formerly degraded sites will soon welcome visitors for recreational and educational opportunities—while alleviating flood challenges for the city.
How UrbanShift is supporting the goals of a range of global initiatives for climate action and sustainability.
The two-day Lab in Bitung explored how geospatial data can support sustainable urban growth and tourism, bringing together local officials and experts from WRI, ICLEI, and the World Bank.
Reflecting on how, with UrbanShift's support, the city of Marrakech is making strides to enhance its urban nature and lower emissions.
