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As waste management poses a challenge across Indonesia, this city is showing how a community-based circular economy approach can address the crisis.
The workshop will focus on addressing the critical issue of extreme heat in the city of Teresina, Brazil.
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.
Reflecting on the final City Academy, and sharing exciting progress from cities across the UrbanShift network.
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.
These three interconnected courses are designed to build the capacity of city officials and urban practitioners to conduct vulnerability assessments.
On 1-3 July 2025, the Academy brought together over 120 participants from cities in China, India, Malaysia, Mongolia, and the Philippines, alongside national government representatives.
