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Hosted during COP30 in Belém, Brazil, these dynamic panel discussions will explore strategies for enhancing access to transformative finance, and how these resources can support local climate transitions.
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.
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.
Building on the first National-Local Dialogue, this convening offered an opportunity to deepen discussions around localizing circular economy principles across the country.
With the revitalization of Hangzhou Bay Wetland Park, Ningbo is proving the value of biodiversity-focused urban development.
Over the course of the UrbanShift program, ICLEI has led on National-Local Dialogues and other efforts to support enhanced collaboration across levels of government to create more aligned, actionable climate strategies.
The workshop aims to foster constructive dialogue and potential collaboration between the City of Johannesburg and businesses.
The dialogue will focus on ‘Transitioning towards Innovative Cities’ and 'Transit-Oriented-Development'.
