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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.
UrbanShift will be participating in a range of events during the Local Leaders Forum in Rio and COP30 in Belém. Learn more here.
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.
Como Campinas priorizou formalmente as SBN em seus Planos Municipais do Verde, de Recursos Hídricos e de Educação Ambiental.
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.
In Costa Rica’s capital region, a locally led, GEF-funded effort to clean up trash provides a model for successful community regeneration initiatives.
These self-study courses guide city officials through best practices for assessing climate risks and mitigating flood and heat hazards.
