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UrbanShift held its second Partnership Engagement Group meeting in March 2022, bringing together representatives from the GEF and UrbanShift’s core team with global organizations to identify opportunities for sustained, strategic collaboration.
Now that the dust has settled from Glasgow, what does COP26 mean for cities? As we reflect on the outcomes, five priorities stand out for cities and national governments to focus on.
Food needs to be nutritious, sustainable and affordable for all. Integrated food systems can help achieve this goal, in addition to spurring local job opportunities in urban and rural areas.
UrbanShift will engage mayors, the private sector, UN agencies, multilateral development banks and other partners to support national and city governments. It will also serve as a knowledge & learning platform to connect cities with global expertise.
This event marked the official launch of UrbanShift and took place virtually during Climate Week NYC 2021.
This online resource provides a roadmap for city leaders to respond to urban growth by planning at the neighborhood level.
This resource guides planners to incorporate adaptation mechanisms into urban planning processes, shaping equitable and climate-resilient cities.
This resource guides cities through the essential components needed to deliver climate action plans compliant with the Paris Agreement.
This guide provides cities with practical resources and guidance to plan with equity in mind, building climate-resilient cities which engage with communities in fair and just ways.
This concise set of policy briefs provides an overview of climate adaptation actions cities can take within eight specific urban sectors, including energy, buildings, mobility, waste, and food systems.
